2016 American Transplant Congress
Autologous BK-Specific T-Cell Lines in Kidney Transplant Recipients.
Background: More than 75% of the population has been exposed to BK polyomavirus and carries latent virus in the uroepithelium. Immunocompetent hosts are asymptomatic but…2016 American Transplant Congress
Incidence of Viral Infections in HLA-Sensitized Patients (HS Pts) Desensitized with IVIG + Rituximab (DES) Compared to Non-HS Pts Receiving Standard Immunosuppression.
Comprehensive Transplant Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Introduction: HS pts (PRA>50%, DSA+ at transplant) who are transplanted without DES represent a significant risk for antibody-mediated rejection. Prior to transplantation, HS pts require…2016 American Transplant Congress
Characterization of Resistant Cytomegalovirus in Lung Transplant Recipients in the Modern Era.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in lung transplant recipients (LTR) and the emergence of resistant CMV (rCMV) has increased. The…2016 American Transplant Congress
EBV Sero-Positivity Does Not Reduce the Risk for EBV Viremia and/or Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD) in Patients (Pts) Receiving Belatacept (CTLA4Ig).
Comprehensive Transplant Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Introduction: CTLA4Ig is a novel immunosuppressive (IS) which acts through costimulatory blockade of T-cells and obviates the need for calcineurin inhibitor-based IS (CNI-IS). Despite benefits…2016 American Transplant Congress
Reduced-Dose Cidofovir (CID) and CMV-Hyperimmune Globulin (CMVIg) for Ganciclovir-Resistant Cytomegalovirus: Effective and Kidney Friendly.
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.
Ganciclovir resistant (GR) CMV is associated with an aggressive disease course and substantial morbidity. Furthermore, treatment options such as foscarnet and cidofovir are incredibly nephrotoxic.…2016 American Transplant Congress
Prophylactic Anti-Virus Therapy, Is It Necessary to Occult Hepatitis B Virus Carriers with HBsAg(-) and HBcAb(+) After Kidney Transplantation?
Background Hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection is common among uremia patients in China. Many patients received kidney transplantation are occult HBV carriers with HBsAg(-) and HBcAb(+)…2016 American Transplant Congress
Descriptive Epidemiology and Trends of Community Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Utilization Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients at a High Volume Transplant Center 2008 to 2014.
Infectious Diseases, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
INTRODUCTION: Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients may benefit from community-based parenteral anti-infective therapy (CoPAT). Limited data are available. CoPAT may help reduce LOS. As a…2016 American Transplant Congress
Is SVR Associated with Improved Hepatic Function in Hepatitis C Gen 1 Pts with Cirrhosis 1 Year After Completing Treatment with Sofosbuvir + Simeprevir +/- Ribavirin?
Background: Combination antiviral therapy involving Sofosbuvir (SOF) & Simeprevir (SIM) +/- Ribavirin (RBV) is a relatively safe & effective Tx option in pts with gen…2016 American Transplant Congress
Safety and Efficacy of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (LS) with or without Ribavirin (RBV) for Treatment of Recurrent Hepatitis C Infection Post-Liver Transplant.
Mulit-Organ Transplant Institute, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
Background: Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common indication for liver transplant in the United States representing more than 40% of all recipients. Availability of…2015 American Transplant Congress
Preventing Cytomegalovirus Infection in Intermediate-High Risk Liver Transplant Recipients: Acyclovir Vs Valganciclovir
Department of Pharmacy, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, NY.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an opportunistic infection responsible for profound morbidity and mortality among solid organ transplant recipients. A donor and recipient's CMV IgG serostatus influences…
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