International consensus guidelines on the management of cytomegalovirus in solid organ transplantation

Transplantation. 2010 Apr 15;89(7):779-95. doi: 10.1097/TP.0b013e3181cee42f.

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) remains one of the most common infections after solid organ transplantation, resulting in significant morbidity, graft loss, and occasional mortality. Management of CMV varies considerably among transplant centers. A panel of experts on CMV and solid organ transplant was convened by The Infectious Diseases Section of The Transplantation Society to develop evidence and expert opinion-based consensus guidelines on CMV management including diagnostics, immunology, prevention, treatment, drug resistance, and pediatric issues.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Consensus
  • Consensus Development Conferences as Topic
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / immunology
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Cytomegalovirus Vaccines*
  • Drug Resistance, Viral
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • International Cooperation
  • Organ Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Cytomegalovirus Vaccines
  • Immunosuppressive Agents