Cytomegalovirus Infections after Renal Transplantation.
- Author:
Hyun Kyun KI
1
;
Choon Kwan KIM
;
Shin Woo KIM
;
Hyuck LEE
;
Sungmin KIM
;
Kyong Ran PECK
;
Ha Young OH
;
Jae Won JOH
;
Jae Hoon SONG
Author Information
1. Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cytomegalovirus infection;
Renal transplantation;
Antigenemia assay
- MeSH:
Cytomegalovirus Infections*;
Cytomegalovirus*;
Immunosuppressive Agents;
Incidence;
Kidney Transplantation*;
Korea;
Transplantation
- From:Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
1999;31(4):341-345
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections commonly develop between the second and sixth month after renal transplantation. The incidence of CMV infection in renal transplant recipients, which depends on their serological status regarding CMV antibody and the use of immunosuppressants, is reported to be 38~67%. However, CMV infection after renal transplantation has been rarely reported in Korea. Recently, we experienced 4 cases of symptomatic CMV infection after renal transplantation, which were diagnosed by CMV antigenemia assay. With the development of more sensitive diagnostic methods, CMV infection may become recognized more commonly among renal transplant recipients.
