2019 American Transplant Congress
Reduction in Waitlist Time Using HCV Positive Liver Grafts in HCV Negative Recipients
Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA
*Purpose: With direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy, we feel that HCV+ organs are safe for all patients regardless of their HCV status and have adopted a…2018 American Transplant Congress
Impact of Direct Acting Antivirals of Hepatitis C Virus Therapy on Tacrolimus Dosing Post-Liver Transplant
Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.
Background: Direct acting antivirals (DAA) have transformed hepatitis C virus (HCV) management post-liver transplant (LT). As HCV clears, hepatic metabolism improves, resulting in decreased tacrolimus…2018 American Transplant Congress
Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Immune-Mediated Graft Dysfunction in Liver Transplant Recipients with Hepatitis C
Background and Aims:Interferon (IFN) treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection after liver transplantation (LT) can result in severe immune-mediated graft dysfunction (IGD). The occurrence…2018 American Transplant Congress
Incidence of Acute Cellular Rejection in Liver Transplant Patients Receiving Direct Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C Treatment
Direct acting antivirals (DAAs) have been used for the treatment of hepatitis C (HCV) in liver transplant patients since early on after their approval, however…2018 American Transplant Congress
An Individualized Strategy Using Virus and Immune-Based Markers to Prevent Cytomegalovirus Disease after Face Transplantation
Introduction: There is limited data on CMV prevention after face transplantation. We report an individualized approach using prophylaxis followed by surveillance and preemptive therapy guided…2018 American Transplant Congress
Brincidofovir Was Used to Successfully Treat Adenovirus Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients and Other Immunocompromised Patients
Background: Adenovirus (AdV) infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Brincidofovir (BCV) is an investigational antiviral drug with high in vitro potency against…2018 American Transplant Congress
Antiviral Therapy for Donor-Derived Hepatitis C Virus Infection after Solid Organ Transplantation
Background: In the context of organ shortage, the opioid epidemic, and the advent of effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV), more…2018 American Transplant Congress
Early Adjunctive Treatment with Human Cytomegaly Virus (CMV) Immunoglobulin Increased CMV-Free Survival after Heart Transplantation
Purpose: There is still an ongoing discussion whether a prophylactic or a preemptive therapy against cytomegalovirus (CMV) is superior to reduce the incidence of CMV…2018 American Transplant Congress
Once Daily CNI Administration Based on Pharmacodynamic Analysis for Preventing Viral Infection
BackgroundInfectious complications under immunosuppressive therapy are inevitable problems. Viral infection (include reactivation) occurs at a certain frequency even if immunosuppressive agents are totally adjusted by…2018 American Transplant Congress
Cytomegalovirus Infection in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients and Role of Prophylaxis
Objectives: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an opportunistic infection that can lead to significant complications post-transplant. Purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of valganciclovir…
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