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Impact of Antiviral Preventive Strategies on the Incidence and Outcomes of Cytomegalovirus Disease in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Authors :
Manuel, O.
Kralidis, G.
Mueller, N. J.
Hirsch, H. H.
Garzoni, C.
van Delden, C.
Berger, C.
Boggian, K.
Cusini, A.
Koller, M. T.
Weisser, M.
Pascual, M.
Meylan, P. R.
Source :
American Journal of Transplantation; September 2013, Vol. 13 Issue: 9 p2402-2410, 9p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

In this nationwide cohort of solid organ transplant recipients, the authors find that the incidence of cytomegalovirus disease is similar irrespective of the antiviral preventive strategy used (preemptive vs. prophylaxis), although patients who received antiviral prophylaxis have better graft failureā€free survival.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16006135 and 16006143
Volume :
13
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Transplantation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs30907219
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajt.12388