| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4259747 | Transplantation Proceedings | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV) is uncommon in patients transplanted with CMV-mismatched pancreatic islets, and CMV-seropositive recipients rarely experience reactivation of the virus or reinfection from a CMV-positive graft. This study describes three cases of CMV infection following islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes despite prophylaxis with valganciclovir. Further studies are needed to evaluate risk factors for CMV transmission and reactivation in this patient population.
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Authors
N. Yakubovich, M.A. Fung, D.M. Thompson,