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CMV esophagitis

Upper gastrointestinal system

Most specialists suggest treatment with antiviral medications that are given through a vein (intravenous). Usually, ganciclovir or foscarnet are given. A newer oral medication called valganciclovir is also very useful.

Esophagitis can usually be treated effectively. The outcome depends upon the underlying immunodeficiency that makes the person more susceptible to the infection.

• recurrent infection
• infection at other sites

Call your health care provider if symptoms of esophagitis CMV develop, especially if you are immunosuppressed.

Review Date: 02/13/2006
Reviewed By: Monica Gandhia, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.