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Viral esophagitis

MONDO:0003846

Viral infection of the esophagus. It often occurs in immunocompromised patients and it is caused by cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virus. Symptoms include pain on swallowing, fever, and retrosternal burning.

Also known as: Viruses caused esophagitis (disease), Viruses esophagitis (disease), viral esophagitis

10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Viral esophagitis itself.

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↑ Viral infectious disease (4436) ↑ Digestive system infectious disorder (605) ↑ Esophagitis (102)

Including sub-types (10) Tagged with Viral esophagitis (0)

Trials to join now! 7 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 1

Scientists compare immune responses to viral and bacterial infections in ICU patients

Knowledge-focused Ongoing

This study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…

Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC

Viral esophagitis

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Scientists compare immune responses to viral and bacterial infections in ICU patients