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Successful outcome of ganciclovir-resistant cytomegalovirus infection in organ transplant recipients after conversion to mTOR inhibitors

Authors :
Marta Bodro
I. Rama
Jordi Carratalà
J. M. Cruzado
José González-Costello
N. Sabé
Nicolás Manito
Jordi Niubó
Josep Roca
Source :
Transplant International. 25:e78-e82
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Frontiers Media SA, 2012.

Abstract

Summary Ganciclovir-resistant (GanR) cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after organ transplantation is emerging as a significant therapeutic challenge. We report two cases of GanR CMV infection successfully managed by switching immunosuppression from calcineurin inhibitors to an mTOR inhibitor-based regimen. This salvage therapy should be considered when other options are not available.

Details

ISSN :
09340874
Volume :
25
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Transplant International
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........bb4507690b44241431251575d86b5686
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1432-2277.2012.01489.x