The most common viral infection in transplant recipients is
a. Aspergillus. c. cytomegalovirus (CMV).
b. Candida. d. Pneumocystis jiroveci.
C
CMV is the most common viral infection in transplant recipients. CMV may occur within the first few months after transplantation and may occur later on. Universal prophylaxis and pre-emptive therapy are the main measures taken to prevent occurrence. CMV infection occurs in 25% to 50% of heart transplant recipients but is highest in lung transplant recipients, with a reported incidence of 54% to 92% in those not taking prophylactic antiviral medications. Candida and Aspergillus species infections remain the most common fungal infections in transplant patients. Antimicrobial prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jiroveci with sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is used in most centers for successful prevention of this bacterium.
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