title: Cytomegalovirus and the Seemingly Immunocompetent Host: A Case of a Perforating Gastric Ulcer.
abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the gastrointestinal tract has a variety of presentations. We present a case of gastric perforation, which is a relatively infrequent presentation of CMV infection. If the cause of gastric perforation is not readily apparent, testing for CMV should be considered. If CMV workup is positive, an evaluation for immunocompromise is prudent as CMV infections are more common in immunocompromised individuals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Krajicek
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Raina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shivashankar
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hansel