Cytomegalovirus infection in renal transplantation.
Three case reports of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in seronegative renal transplant recipients of seropositive donor kidneys are presented. Clinicians need to have a high index of suspicion for CMV disease in such patients. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to decrease morbidity and mortality. Prophylaxis with antiviral and/or CMV-hyperimmunoglobulin may decrease the incidence of serious infection.
Barton
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Renal Unit, Nottingham City Hospital, England.
Rigg
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KM
Morgan
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AG
Burden
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RP
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D015774:Ganciclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
D015774:Ganciclovir