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The research aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics of herpesviruses in intestinal biopsies of IBD patients.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Genetic proof of herpesviruses CMV, EBV and HHV-6 in intestinal biopsies from patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: prevalence and disease characteristics.

Key Points

The research aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics of herpesviruses in intestinal biopsies of IBD patients.
Analyzed intestinal biopsies from patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel diseases
Investigated the presence of CMV, EBV, and HHV-6
Correlated herpesvirus prevalence with disease activity and treatment
High prevalence of EBV found in the intestinal mucosa of IBD patients
EBV presence correlates with increased disease activity and severity
HHV-6 identified as associated with specific immunosuppressive therapy

Abstract

The study reveals that the prevalence of EBV in the intestinal mucosa is high in patients with IBD and correlates with disease activity and severity, while HHV-6 is associated with specific immunosuppressive therapy.

Genetic proof of herpesviruses CMV, EBV and HHV-6 in intestinal biopsies from patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: prevalence and disease characteristics.

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