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Evaluation of targeted versus universal prophylaxis for the prevention of invasive fungal infections following lung transplantation
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2021-02)
BackgroundAntifungal prophylaxis to prevent invasive fungal infections (IFI) is widely used following lung transplantation, but the optimal strategy remains unclear. We compared universal with targeted antifungal prophylaxis ...
Ribavirin and cellular ribavirin‐triphosphate concentrations in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in two lung transplant patients with respiratory syncytial virus
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2021-02)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in the lung transplant population. Oral and aerosolized ribavirin may improve outcomes in lung transplant patients with RSV; however, ...
A case of immune reconstitution syndrome complicating progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy after kidney transplant: Clinical, pathological, and radiographic features
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2019-10)
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a life‐threatening central nervous system (CNS) disorder, most commonly described in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Limited data exist on ...
Trends in utilization of deceased donor kidneys based on hepatitis C virus status and impact of public health service labeling on discard
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2020-02)
BackgroundKidneys from deceased donors infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are underutilized. Most HCV virus‐infected donors are designated as Public Health Service increased donors (PHS‐IR). Impact of PHS and HCV ...
Letermovir treatment of cytomegalovirus infection or disease in solid organ and hematopoietic cell transplant recipients
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2021-08)
BackgroundFew options are available for cytomegalovirus (CMV) treatment in transplant recipients resistant, refractory, or intolerant to approved agents. Letermovir (LET) is approved for prophylaxis in hematopoietic cell ...
Utility of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal screening in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2021-08)
BackgroundCurrent literature has demonstrated the utility of the MRSA nasal screen as a de‐escalation tool to decrease unnecessary anti‐MRSA antibiotic therapy. However, data on the applicability of this test in patients ...
Comparison of standard versus low‐dose valganciclovir regimens for cytomegalovirus prophylaxis in high‐risk liver transplant recipients
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2021-10)
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of two valganciclovir (VGCV) institutional dosing protocols for cytomegalovirus (CMV) prophylaxis in liver transplant (LT) recipients with CMV serotype ...
The pandemic provides a pathway: What we know and what we need to know about using COVID positive donors
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2021-10)
Low risk high reward: What should we worry about with coronavirus disease 2019 positive donors?
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-08)
Into the unknown: Diagnosing mysterious brain lesions
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2022-08)
In this inaugural clinicopathological conference, the invited experts discussed the diagnostic approach to central nervous system infections in immunocompromised hosts. The case presented involved a pancreas- kidney ...