Severe cytomegalovirus colitis with hemolytic anemia mimicking travelers’ diarrhea

Abstract

A case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis mimicking travelers’ diarrhea following short-term travel is reported. The patient was a Croatian man visiting Korea for work. He presented with fever and severe bloody diarrhea. He was diagnosed with a primary CMV infection complicated with CMV colitis and hemolytic anemia and recovered with antiviral therapy and concomitant steroid therapy.

Keywords

• Cytomegalovirus infection
• Diarrhea
• Anemia
• Hemolytic