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Review
. 2008 Mar;3 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S76-86.
doi: 10.2215/CJN.02900707.

Viral infection after renal transplantation: surveillance and management

Blair C Weikert  1 , Emily A Blumberg
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Review

Viral infection after renal transplantation: surveillance and management

Blair C Weikert et al. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2008 Mar.

Abstract

Viral infections remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following renal transplantation. Although cytomegalovirus is the most common opportunistic pathogen seen in transplant recipients, numerous other viruses have also affected outcomes. In some cases, preventive measures such as pretransplant screening, prophylactic antiviral therapy, or post transplant viral monitoring may limit the impact of these infections. Recent advances in laboratory monitoring and antiviral therapy have improved outcomes. This review will summarize the major viral infections seen following transplant and discuss strategies for prevention and management of these potential pathogens.

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Figure 1.
Time of presentation of common viral illnesses post-transplant.
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