Progress and challenges in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cytomegalovirus infection in transplantation

AP Limaye, TM Babu, M Boeckh - Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2020Am Soc Microbiol
Hosts with compromised or naive immune systems, such as individuals living with HIV/AIDS,
transplant recipients, and fetuses, are at the highest risk for complications from
cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Despite substantial progress in prevention, diagnostics,
and treatment, CMV continues to negatively impact both solid-organ transplant (SOT) and
hematologic cell transplant (HCT) recipients. In this article, we summarize important
developments in the field over the past 10 years and highlight new approaches and …
Summary
Hosts with compromised or naive immune systems, such as individuals living with HIV/AIDS, transplant recipients, and fetuses, are at the highest risk for complications from cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Despite substantial progress in prevention, diagnostics, and treatment, CMV continues to negatively impact both solid-organ transplant (SOT) and hematologic cell transplant (HCT) recipients. In this article, we summarize important developments in the field over the past 10 years and highlight new approaches and remaining challenges to the optimal control of CMV infection and disease in transplant settings.
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