Publications by authors named "Seema A Mehta Steinke"
Transpl Infect Dis
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- Treatment of ganciclovir-resistant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in transplant patients is challenging, with cidofovir (CDV) being one of the few options, despite its harmful side effects.
- A study reviewed outcomes in 16 transplant patients treated with CDV, revealing a high rate of complications like nephrotoxicity and uveitis, and 50% failure in clearing CMV DNAemia.
- The findings stress the need for better treatment alternatives due to high mortality rates and significant risks associated with CDV in this patient group.
