Cytomegalovirus Infection after Liver Transplantation– Incidence, risks and benefit of prophylaxis
K Weigand, P Schnitzler, J Schmidt, F Chahoud, D Gotthardt, P Schemmer, W Stremmel, P Sauer · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2009 · Heft 01
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Introduction: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and related disease is a feared complication after liver transplantation. Depending on CMV status of donor and recipient and individual risk profile antiviral prophylaxis is recommended in clinical practice guidelines. Patients and Methods: 211 liver transplant recipients were retrospectively analyzed with respect to incidence of CMV infection after transplantation, influence of donor and recipient CMV status and effect of antiviral prophylaxis. In addition, underlying liver disease and immunosuppressive protocol was correlated to incidence of CMV infection. Patients…
