Pediatric transplantation case conference: Update on cytomegalovirus

Pediatr Transplant. 2018 Nov;22(7):e13276. doi: 10.1111/petr.13276. Epub 2018 Sep 10.

Abstract

The prevention and management of cytomegalovirus (CMV) remain challenging in children who have undergone solid organ transplantation, despite the availability of effective antiviral medications and sensitive diagnostic assays. The primary objective of this invited commentary is to provide an updated and multidisciplinary approach to persistently challenging CMV cases that commonly occur in pediatric transplantation candidates and recipients, including cases for which published data are frequently lacking.

Keywords: Cytomegalovirus; Valganciclovir.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / etiology
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Organ Transplantation*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*