Clinical and immunologic aspects of cytomegalovirus infection in solid organ transplant recipients

Ajda T. Rowshani, Frederike J. Bemelman, Ester M. M. van Leeuwen, René A. W. van Lier, Ineke J. M. ten Berge

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Abstract

Primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in recipients after solid organ transplantation (SOT). Widespread and prolonged use of antiviral drugs has changed the natural course of CMV disease by delaying its onset and causing drug resistance. CMV induces a strong cellular immune response, even in immunosuppressed patients, and has developed strategies to evade this immune surveillance. This review summarizes challenges in managing CMV infection in transplant recipients and highlights current insights in the cellular immune response against CMV
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)381-386
JournalTransplantation
Volume79
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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