Cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation

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 surve...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lizaola-Mayo, Blanca C, Rodriguez, Eduardo A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 2020
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7416364/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32844094
http://dx.doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v10.i7.183
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Sumario: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.

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