INCREASED HUMAN CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (HCMV) DNA LOAD IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD LEUKOCYTES AFTER LUNG TRANSPLANTATION CORRELATES WITH HCMV PNEUMONITIS1

Abstract

HCMV DNA detection, absolute levels, and relative change from baseline in the PBL of LTR correlate with HCMV pneumonitis episodes and may be a useful intermediate outcome measure of the efficacy of ganciclovir prophylaxis and treatment strategies.