Incidence of Cytomegalovirus DNAemia in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients After Cessation of Antiviral Prophylaxis

Abstract

This study demonstrates a high incidence of CMV infection after cessation of antiviral prophylaxis. These results support extension of antiviral prophylaxis beyond 3 months and/or intensive viral load monitoring to reduce risk of CMV infection in D + R- and R+ children, especially those receiving antithymocyte globulin.