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Podcast: Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast
Episode: Beyond CMV Prevention
Description: In this episode, Raymund Razonable, MD, discusses cytomegalovirus (CMV) management strategies beyond primary prophylaxis in solid organ transplantation recipients including:CMV treatment goals CMV treatment and monitoring recommendationsRole of secondary prophylaxisUse of CMV cell–mediated immunity (CMI) monitoring for CMV relapse riskUse of CMV CMI for secondary prophylaxis Proposed use of CMV CMI monitoring for secondary prophylaxisIncidence and outcomes with antiviral resistance Risk factors for CMV resistanceWhen to suspect antiviral resistance Testing for antiviral resistance using genotypic assaysOutcomes in patients with ganciclovir-resistant vs ganciclovir-susceptible virusTreatment recommendations for resistant/refractory CMVEfficacy and safety of maribavir vs investigator-assigned therapy for resist...