Plasma cytomegalovirus DNA load predicts outcomes in liver transplant recipients

ConclusionOur findings support evidence that qPCR is effective in detecting CMV infection provides an objective perspective in predicting posttransplant outcomes. High plasma CMV DNA load (defined as CMV qPCR  ≥ 180 copies/ml or 164 IU/ml) not only indicates a hazard in developing major posttransplant complications but also associates with prolonged and refractory treatment courses.

Source: Immunity, Inflammation and Disease - November 3, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Hao ‐Chien Hung, Po‐Jung Hsu, Jin‐Chiao Lee, Yu‐Chao Wang, Chih‐Hsien Cheng, Tsung‐Han Wu, Ting‐Jung Wu, Hong‐Shiue Chou, Kun‐Ming Chan, Wei‐Chen Lee, Chen‐Fang Lee Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research