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Background: Letermovir is approved for primary prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in high-risk kidney transplant recipients. However, many experts suggest the drug be reserved as a second-line agent when valganciclovir is not tolerated or fails.
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Manager & Senior Solicitor (Grade V) | Combined Civil Law Specialist Team | Human Rights Group Legal Aid NSW.
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