title: Molecular methods in the diagnosis of infections in the immunocompromised host.
abstract: Despite recent developments, infection remains a major obstacle to a successful outcome in transplantation. Molecular methods have allowed for earlier diagnosis and have proven to be powerful tools for analysing the epidemiology of infectious diseases. More recently, some of these molecular methods have been commercialized, enabling standardized diagnostic techniques to be used in multicentre trials.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, University Hospital, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany.
authors.forename: Holger
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hebart
authors.forename: Juergen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Loeffler
authors.forename: Lothar
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kanz
authors.forename: Hermann
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Einsele