Current concepts on cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation

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World Journal of Hepatology

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World J Hepatol. Sep 27, 2010; 2(9): 325-336
Published online Sep 27, 2010. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v2.i9.325

Table 2 Estimated incidence of cytomegalovirus disease during the first 12 mo after liver transplantation

	Use of anti-cytomegalovirus prophylaxis
	Yes¹ (%)	No (%)
CMV D+/R-	12-30	44-65
CMV D+/R+	2.70	18.20
CMV D-/R+	3.90	7.90
CMV D-/R-	0.00	0.00
All patients	4.80	18-29

D: donor; R: recipient; CMV: cytomegalovirus.

¹Most cases occur as delayed-onset CMV disease. CMV disease occurs rarely during prophylaxis with oral valganciclovir. Data adapted from references [4,5,77].

Citation: Lee SO, Razonable RR. Current concepts on cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation. World J Hepatol 2010; 2(9): 325-336
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v2.i9.325