[Infection after cardiac transplantation: prevention and management].
OBJECTIVE
To explore and sum up the characteristics of infection after cardiac transplantation and to discuss the prophylaxis and management.


METHODS
From May 2000 to April 2003, 36 patients received orthotopic heart transplantation, the clinical data were observed and analyzed.


RESULTS
Infection occurred in 2 (6%) cases, both belonged to lung infection caused by human cytomegalovirus. The 2 cases were cured by ganciclovir intravenously.


CONCLUSIONS
Good prophylactic method may decrease post cardiac transplantation infection significantly. It is very important to early diagnose and treat infection.
Cardiac Department of Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.
Zhi-qiang
ZQ
Chen
Hao
H
Chen
Hao
H
Lai
Chun-sheng
CS
Wang
Qiang
Q
Zhao
Tao
T
Hong
Kai
K
Song
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011184:Postoperative Period
D000998:Antiviral Agents