Minimal impact of CMV infection on long-term survival after liver transplantation
In: Transplantation Proceedings, Jg. 34 (2002-09-01), S. 2272-2273
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CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) INFECTION is frequently observed after solid organ transplantation. After orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) the incidence is reported to be as high as 25% to 80% in different series. Most infections currently have a relatively mild course; nevertheless, the correlation, between CMV infection and increased morbidity and mortality is unclear, but most reports showing an impaired patient survival caused by CMV infection do not reflect the contemporary management of CMV. Especially newer diagnostic tools like pp65 antigen testing and effective treatment strategies (eg, preemptive approaches) seem to reduce the threat of CMV infection and disease. Therefore, the impact of CMV infection or disease on long-term survival rates after liver transplantation was retrospectively analyzed in a large single-center experience without application of ganciclovir prophylaxis.
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Minimal impact of CMV infection on long-term survival after liver transplantation
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Müller, A.R ; Steinmüller, Thomas ; Settmacher, Utz ; Rayes, Nada ; Seehofer, Daniel ; Schmidt, Christian ; Neuhaus, Peter |
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Zeitschrift: | Transplantation Proceedings, Jg. 34 (2002-09-01), S. 2272-2273 |
Veröffentlichung: | Elsevier BV, 2002 |
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ISSN: | 0041-1345 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03231-1 |
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