The role of secondary cytomegalovirus prophylaxis for kidney and liver transplant recipients
T Sullivan, A Brodginski, G Patel, S Huprikar - Transplantation, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background The role of secondary cytomegalovirus (CMV) prophylaxis, defined as the
continuation of valganciclovir to prevent relapse after the successful treatment of CMV …
continuation of valganciclovir to prevent relapse after the successful treatment of CMV …
Successful prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus disease after primary CMV exposure in liver transplant recipients
RJ Stratta, MS Shaefer, KA Cushing, RS Markin… - …, 1991 - journals.lww.com
During a 38-month period, we studied 320 liver transplants in 283 recipients (202 adults, 81
children). CMV disease was documented in 85 patients (30.0%). The major risk factor for …
children). CMV disease was documented in 85 patients (30.0%). The major risk factor for …
Prophylactic CMV therapy does not improve three‐yr patient and graft survival compared to preemptive therapy
J Werzowa, B Schwaiger, M Hecking… - Clinical …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Despite increasing evidence in favor of prophylactic valganciclovir treatment in kidney
transplant recipients for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, the impact of …
transplant recipients for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, the impact of …
Valganciclovir prophylaxis versus preemptive therapy in cytomegalovirus-positive renal allograft recipients: 1-year results of a randomized clinical trial
O Witzke, IA Hauser, M Bartels, G Wolf, H Wolters… - …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) prevention can be achieved by prophylaxis or
preemptive therapy. We performed a prospective randomized trial to determine whether …
preemptive therapy. We performed a prospective randomized trial to determine whether …
[HTML][HTML] The efficacy and safety of 200 days valganciclovir cytomegalovirus prophylaxis in high‐risk kidney transplant recipients
A Humar, Y Lebranchu, F Vincenti, EA Blumberg… - American Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
Late‐onset cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is a significant problem with a standard 3‐month
prophylaxis regimen. This multicentre, double‐blind, randomized controlled trial compared …
prophylaxis regimen. This multicentre, double‐blind, randomized controlled trial compared …
Impact of a preemptive strategy after 3 months of valganciclovir cytomegalovirus prophylaxis in kidney transplant recipients
NB Blanco, M Pascual, JP Venetz, G Nseir… - …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background. We assessed the impact of a preemptive strategy after discontinuation of
antiviral prophylaxis in the prevention of late-onset cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in a …
antiviral prophylaxis in the prevention of late-onset cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in a …
[PDF][PDF] Expanded valganciclovir prophylaxis in kidney transplant recipients is associated with lower incidence of cytomegalovirus infection
Ž Večerić-Haler, B Bizjak, K Romozi… - Clinical Nephrology, 2017 - researchgate.net
Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of two subsequent CMV
prophylaxis regimens for prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in our …
prophylaxis regimens for prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in our …
[HTML][HTML] Primary CMV infections are common in kidney transplant recipients after 6 months valganciclovir prophylaxis
I Helanterä, L Kyllönen, I Lautenschlager… - American Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
Prolonging cytomegalovirus (CMV) prophylaxis in CMV seronegative recipients of a kidney
from CMV seropositive donor (D+/R–) may reduce the incidence of late infections. We …
from CMV seropositive donor (D+/R–) may reduce the incidence of late infections. We …
Cytomegalovirus infection in solid organ transplant recipients: new challenges and their implications for preventive strategies
N Singh - Journal of clinical virology, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Late-onset CMV disease is being increasingly recognized as a significant
post-transplantation complication. OBJECTIVES: To discern the impact of antiviral …
post-transplantation complication. OBJECTIVES: To discern the impact of antiviral …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of antiviral preventive strategies on the incidence and outcomes of cytomegalovirus disease in solid organ transplant recipients
O Manuel, G Kralidis, NJ Mueller, HH Hirsch… - American journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
We assessed the impact of antiviral prophylaxis and preemptive therapy on the incidence
and outcomes of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in a nationwide prospective cohort of solid …
and outcomes of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in a nationwide prospective cohort of solid …