2015 American Transplant Congress
Deep Surgical Site Infections (dSSI) After Liver Transplantation (LTx): Emergence of Multiple-Drug Resistant (MDR) Pathogens
Purpose: We described the epidemiology, microbiology and outcomes of dSSI after LTx.Methods: We performed a single center retrospective study of 332 consecutive patients undergoing LTX…2015 American Transplant Congress
Efficacy of Low Dose Chemoprophylaxis for Coccidioidomycosis Infection in Liver Transplantation Recipients
Introduction:Coccidioidomycosis(CM) infection rate of 6.9% has been reported in solid organ transplantation recipients living in endemic Southwestern U.S.Aim:Assess the risk of CM infection in liver…2015 American Transplant Congress
Safety and Efficacy of 3-Month Ciprofloxacin for BK Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplantation
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.
Flouroquinolones(FQ) have been shown to inhibit BK virus (BKV) in vitro, however clinical data remains mixed. We reviewed a pilot protocol of BK prophylaxis with…2015 American Transplant Congress
Low Dose Valganciclovir Is an Effective Prophylaxis Against Cytomegalovirus in High Risk (Donor+/ Recipient-) Kidney Transplants Recipients
Introduction: Universal prophylaxis against Cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is endorsed in high risk seronegative kidney (K) transplant (TX) recipients of organs from seropositive donors (D+/R-) using…2015 American Transplant Congress
Active Immunization in Patients Transplanted for Hepatitis B Virus Related Liver Diseases: A Preliminary Report of a Prospective Study
Aims: The aim of this study was to prospectively investigate the effectiveness and safety of procedural HBV vaccine in patients transplanted for hepatitis B virus…2015 American Transplant Congress
Prophylaxis of Post-Renal Transplant Urinary Tract Infection With Fosfomycin Trometamol. A Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial. (Intermediate Analysis)
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most frequent infection during post-transplant (pTR) follow-up. Aim: To compare the incidence of UTI during the first 6…2015 American Transplant Congress
Renal Function Difference Between Anti-Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin(HBIG) Monotherapy and HBIG Combined With Entecavir in Liver Recipients
Background: To reduce the HBV reinfection after liver transplantation, anti-hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) alone or combination with antiviral nucleotide analogues are usually used regimen. However,…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Impact of Preoperative Antimicrobial Prophylaxis on Device-Related Infections in Recipients of Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
1Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA; 2Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA.
Purpose: Although preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis is recommended for patients undergoing long-term MCS device implantation, there is a lack of consensus as to the optimal preoperative…2015 American Transplant Congress
Favorable Long-Term Outcome of Late-Onset CMV Disease in D+R- Kidney Transplant Recipients Treated With Universal Prophylaxis
Based on last international guidelines, both universal prophylaxis and preemptive strategies are viable approaches for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease after organ transplantation. Universal…2015 American Transplant Congress
Implementation of Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cytomegalovirus Prevention in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation
Cincinnati Children's, Cincinnati.
Optimal strategies to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease after pediatric solid organ transplantation (SOT) in a cost effective manner are uncertain. We evaluated the frequency of…