Cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation.

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.

SUBMITTER: Lizaola-Mayo BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7416364 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature