Does valganciclovir hydrochloride (valcyte) provide effective prophylaxis against cytomegalovirus infection in liver transplant recipients?

A Jain, M Orloff, R Kashyap, K Lansing, R Betts… - Transplantation …, 2005 - Elsevier
INTRODUCTION: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after solid organ transplantation is one
of the most common viral infections, causing significant morbidity and mortality if not treated …

[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 …

[HTML][HTML] Two strategies for prevention of cytomegalovirus infections after liver transplantation

P Simon, M Sasse, S Laudi, D Petroff… - World Journal of …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
AIM: To analyze differences in patients' clinical course, we compared two regimes of either
preemptive therapy or prophylaxis after liver transplantation. METHODS: This retrospective …

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 …

LONG-TERM GANCICLOVIR PROPHYLAXIS FOR SUCCESSFUL PREVENTION OF PRIMARY CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) DISEASE IN CMV-SERONEGATIVE …

P Seu, DJ Winston, CD Holt, F Kaldas… - Transplantation, 1997 - journals.lww.com
Background. We conducted a trial of long-term ganciclovir prophylaxis for prevention of
primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in CMV-seronegative liver transplant recipients with …

[PDF][PDF] Prophylaxis versus preemptive therapy for cytomegalovirus disease in high‐risk liver transplant recipients

M Bodro, N Sabé, L Lladó, C Baliellas… - Liver …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an opportunistic infection frequently found after solid
organ transplantation, and it contributes significantly to mortality and morbidity. CMV …

Evaluation of clinical outcomes of prophylactic versus preemptive cytomegalovirus strategy in liver transplant recipients

ICO Onor, SB Todd, E Meredith, SD Perez… - Transplant …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality following solid organ
transplantation (SOT). Two strategies, prophylactic, and preemptive have emerged for the …

[HTML][HTML] Current concepts on cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation

SO Lee, RR Razonable - World journal of hepatology, 2010 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral pathogen that negatively impacts on the
outcome of liver transplantation. CMV cause febrile illness often accompanied by bone …

Late-Onset Cytomegalovirus Disease in Liver Transplant Recipients Despite Antiviral Prophylaxis1

AP Limaye, R Bakthavatsalam, HW Kim, CS Kuhr… - …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Background. The incidence and impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease that occurs
despite CMV prophylaxis among liver transplant recipients have been incompletely defined …

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 …