2018 American Transplant Congress
The Impact of the Influenza Vaccine on Pediatric Kidney Transplant Outcomes
The influenza vaccine has been associated with de novo DSA and rejection in adult kidney recipients. This risk has not been adequately assessed in pediatric…2018 American Transplant Congress
Measles and Varicella Vaccination Status and Evidence of Immunity during Solid Organ Pre-Transplantation Evaluation
Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Background: Ensuring complete vaccination is important during a pre-transplant evaluation (PTE), especially for live viral vaccines which are generally contraindicated after transplant. After one dose…2018 American Transplant Congress
Transmission of Rabies through Solid Organ Transplant: A Big Issue in China
Urology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Purpose To summarize and analyze the clinical characteristic, prophylaxis and treatment of rabies transmitted through solid organ transplant. Methods Four recipients and their donors diagnosed…2018 American Transplant Congress
The Clinical Efficacy of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination – Characteristics of Two Outbreaks of Influenza A(H1N1) in Immunocompromised Patients
A. Background. Influenza A(H1N1) causes serious complications in immunocompromised patients. The efficacy of seasonal influenza vaccination in transplant recipients and patients receiving chemotherapy has been…2018 American Transplant Congress
Impact of Influenza Vaccine Implementation by Transplant Pharmacy in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
1Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; 2Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Background: In solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, influenza infection can lead to subsequent graft dysfunction and mortality. In an effort to increase vaccination rates, transplant…2018 American Transplant Congress
Evaluation of Hepatitis B Vaccination in Transplant Candidates
Background:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine series is recommended for all organ transplant candidates; high doses of vaccine are generally given to those with renal disease;…2017 American Transplant Congress
Successful Implementation of a Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients.
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
Vaccine preventable diseases remain a serious problem among transplanted patients. Many children remain under vaccinated after a kidney transplant because of a lack of physician…2017 American Transplant Congress
Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Vaccine Recommendation Program for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Candidates.
Pediatric transplant recipients commonly have a deficient immunization status at the time of transplantation. Utilizing transplant pharmacists to improve these immunization rates has not previously…2017 American Transplant Congress
Spousal Transmission of Hepatitis B from a Hepatitis B Core Antibody Positive Liver Transplant Recipient – A Case Report.
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
IntroductionGiven the shortage of donor organs, hepatitis B core antibody positive (HBcAb+) donors have been utilized to increase access to transplantation. It is well established…2017 American Transplant Congress
Efficacy and Safety of ASP0113 versus Placebo in CMV-Seronegative Kidney Transplant Patients Receiving an Organ from a CMV-Seropositive Donor.
Introduction: ASP0113 is a first-in-class DNA-based vaccine in development for the prevention of human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in at-risk hematopoietic cell transplant and solid organ…
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