Cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation
Blanca Lizaola‐Mayo, Eduardo A. Rodríguez
Abstract
Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) represents the most common opportunistic infection in liver transplant recipients. CMV infections in post liver transplant patients cause significant morbidity and mortality, directly affecting post-transplant outcomes. This review will provide the framework for the surveillance, diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of CMV in the liver transplant population.
Topics & Concepts
CytomegalovirusMedicineLiver transplantationCytomegalovirus infectionImmunologyPopulationCytomegalovirus infectionsIntensive care medicineHuman cytomegalovirusTransplantationInternal medicineHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)HerpesviridaeViral diseaseVirusEnvironmental healthCytomegalovirus and herpesvirus researchHerpesvirus Infections and TreatmentsNeurological Complications and Syndromes