Viral infections continue to be a significant complication in the transplant setting. Diagnostic
monitoring allows timely and accurate therapeutic intervention. Knowledge of pathogenic …

Viruses are among the most common causes of opportunistic infection after transplantation
and the most important. The risk for viral infection is a function of the specific virus …

Chronic immunosuppression, required to maintain allograft function postorgan transplant,
predisposes transplant patients to a variety of viral infections. These can occur at every …

The more potent immunosuppressive therapy that has successfully reduced the incidence of
acute rejection and improved graft outcomes has also resulted in a higher incidence of viral …

Viruses are under constant surveillance by the immune system. With the introduction of more
potent immunosuppressive regimens in transplantation, the increased risk of infectious …

Viruses are the main cause of opportunistic infections after kidney transplantation. The aim
of this study was to determine the prevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus …

Viral infections are a leading cause of posttransplantation morbidity and mortality. A number
of recent developments have altered our understanding and management of these …

Infectious complications have been considered as a major cause of morbidity and mortality
after kidney transplantation, especially in the Asian population. Therefore, prevention, early …

Viruses are among the most common causes of opportunistic infection after transplantation.
The risk for viral infection is a function of the specific virus encountered, the intensity of …

The viral infections with greatest impact on the renal transplant recipient are those due to
cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and the two hepatitis viruses, hepatitis B and C, All of …