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General Reports
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Management of cytomegalovirus infections in patients treated with immunosuppressive drugs
for chronic inflammatory diseases.

Tnani N, Massoumi A, Lortholary O, et al
Rev Med Interne. 2007 Oct 31
Abstract

Immunoglobulins, vaccines or interferon for preventing cytomegalovirus disease in
solid organ transplant recipients.
Hodson E, Jones C, Strippoli G,et al
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Apr 18;(2):CD005129.
Abstract


Antivirals: General
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Immune recovery uveitis associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy in a patient with CMV retinitis and AIDS despite a low CD4+ T cell count: case report and a review of the literature. 
Alp MN, Baykam N, Kural G
 
Int Ophthalmol
.
2009 Feb 7
Abstract
 
Cytomegalovirus retinitis and immune recovery uveitis in AIDS patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy in Taiwanese.
Lin YC, Yang CH, Lin CP,  et al

Ocul Immunol Inflamm.
2008 May-Jun;16(3):83-7.
Abstract
 
Antiretroviral therapy in AIDS patients with CMV disease: Impact on the survival and long-term treatment outcome.
Sungkanuparph S, Chakriyanuyok T, Butthum B.

J Infect.
2007 Nov 21
Abstract
 
Antiviral dosing and efficacy for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus disease in solid organ transplant recipients.
Cochrane AB. 

Am J Health Syst Pharm
. 2006 Oct 1;63(19 Suppl

Abstract
 
Antiviral drugs for cytomegalovirus in transplant recipients: advantages of preemptive therapy.
Singh N.   
Rev Med Virol. 2006 Sep-Oct;16(5):281-7.
Abstract

Incidence and Prognosis of CMV Disease in HIV-Infected Patients before and after Introduction of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy.
Salzberger B, Hartmann P, Hanses F, et al 
Infection. 2005 Oct;33(5-6):345-9.
Abstract


Acyclovir
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effect of cytomegalovirus prophylaxis with acyclovir on renal transplant survival.
Abraham KA, O'Kelly P, Spencer S, et al
 
en Fail. 2008;30(2):141-6.
Abstract

Alemtuzumab
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Case report: persistent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using in vivo alemtuzumab: emergence of resistant CMV due to mutations
in the UL97 and UL54 genes.
Oshima K, Kanda Y, Kako S, et al
 
J Med Virol. 2
008 Oct;80(10):1769-75.
Abstract

Impact of alemtuzumab as conditioning regimen component on transplantation outcomes in case of CMV-seropositive recipients and donors.
Chae YS, Sohn SK, Kim JG, et al 
Am J Hematol. 2008 May 9.
Abstract


Brincidofovir (CMX-001)
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Brincidofovir (CMX-001) for refractory and resistant CMV and HSV infections in immunocompromised cancer patients: A single-center experience.
El-Haddad D, El Chaer F, Vanichanan J, et al

Antiviral Res
. 2016 Aug 28

Abstract

Cidofovir
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Clinical potential of the acyclic nucleoside phosphonates cidofovir, adefovir, and tenofovir in treatment of DNA virus and retrovirus infections.
De Clercq E.|
Clin Microbiol Rev. 2003 Oct; 16(4): 569-96.
Abstract
 
Bilateral uveitis with definitive hypotony caused by systemic cidofovir
Rapp P, Pilon F, Chiambaretta F, et al 

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2003 Sep;26(7):717-9.
Abstract

Pharmacokinetics and renal effects of cidofovir with a reduced dose of probenecid in HIV-infected patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Wolf DL, Rodriguez CA, Mucci M, et al.

J Clin Pharmacol 2003 Jan;43(1):43-51
Abstract

 

Corticosteroids
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Fatal cytomegalovirus-associated adrenal insufficiency in an AIDS patient receiving corticosteroid therapy.
Uno K, Konishi M, Yoshimoto E, et al
 
Intern Med. 2007;
46(9):617-20.

Abstract

Cytogam
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Impact of prophylaxis with cytogam alone on the incidence of CMV viremia in CMV-seropositive lung transplant recipients.
Kruger RM, Paranjothi S, Storch GA
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2003 Jul;22(7):754-63.
Abstract

Fomivirsen  
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  A randomized controlled clinical trial of intravitreous fomivirsen for treatment of newly diagnosed peripheral cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS
[No authors listed].

Am J Ophthalmol 2002  Apr;133(4):467-474
Abstract
   
  Safety of intravitreous fomivirsen for treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS
[No authors listed]
Am J Ophthalmol 2002 Apr;133(4):484-498
Abstract
   
  Randomized dose-comparison studies of intravitreous fomivirsen for treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis that has reactivated or is persistently active despite other
herapies in patients with AIDS

Am J Ophthalmol 2002 Apr;133(4):475-483
Abstract
   
  Inhibition of human cytomegalovirus replication in a human retinal epithelial cell model by antisense oligonucleotides.
Detrick B, Nagineni CN, Grillone LR, et al.

Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2001 Jan;42(1):163-9
Abstract
   
  Reversible bull's-eye maculopathy associated with intravitreal fomivirsen therapy for cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Stone TW, Jaffe GJ
.
Am J Ophthalmol 2000 Aug;130(2):242-3
Abstract

Fluocinolone acetonide implant
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Fluocinolone acetonide implant (retisert) for chronic cystoid macular edema in two patients with AIDS and a history of cytomegalovirus retinitis/
Hu J, Coassin M, Stewart JM.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2011 Jun;19(3):206-9.

Abstract

Foscarnet
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Resistance to combined ganciclovir and foscarnet therapy in a liver transplant recipient with possible dual-strain cytomegalovirus coinfection.
Rodriguez J, Casper K, Smallwood G, et al
Liver Transpl. 2007 Oct;13(10):1396-400.
Abstract
 
Reduced dose of foscarnet as preemptive therapy for cytomegalovirus infection following reduced-intensity cord blood transplantation.
Narimatsu H, Kami M, Kato D, et al 

Transpl Infect Dis.
2007 Mar;9(1):11-5.
Abstract

Randomized multicenter trial of foscarnet versus ganciclovir for preemptive therapy of cytomegalovirus infection after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Reusser P, Einsele H, Lee J, et al.

Blood
2002 Feb 15;99(4):1159-64
Abstract


Ganciclovir
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries                    

 
Combined Environmental Risk Assessment for the antiviral pharmaceuticals ganciclovir and valganciclovir in Europe.
Straub JO
Environ Toxicol Chem. 2017 Feb 15.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Efficacy and safety of topical ganciclovir in the management of cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related anterior uveitis.
Wong JX, Agrawal R, Wong EP, Teoh SC
.
J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect
.
2016 Dec;6(1):10.

Paper

Half-dose ganciclovir preemptive treatment of cytomegalovirus infection after pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Ju HY, Kang HJ, Hong CR,  et al

Transpl Infect Dis
. 2016 Apr 4.
Abstract

Ganciclovir-resistant cytomegalovirus infection in solid organ transplant recipients: a single-center retrospective cohort study.
Young PG, Rubin J, Angarone M, et al

Transpl Infect Dis
. 2016 Apr 2
Abstract

Subtherapeutic ganciclovir (GCV) levels and GCV-resistant cytomegalovirus in lung transplant recipients.
Gagermeier JP, Rusinak JD, Lurain NS, et al

Transpl Infect Dis
. 2
014 Dec 10.
Abstract

Management of ganciclovir-resistant cytomegalovirus retinitis in HIV infection in the era of antiretroviral therapy.
Adler H, De Gascun CF, McSweeney F,  et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2014 Feb 10.
Abstract


Outcome of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients without Human Immunodeficiency Virus treated with intravitreal ganciclovir injection.
Agarwal A, Kumari N, Trehan A,  et al
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
. 2014 Feb 2
Abstract

Historical comparison of prophylactic ganciclovir for gastrointestinal cytomegalovirus infection in kidney transplant recipients.
Kim HC, Hwang EA, Park SB, et al

Transplant Proc
. 2012 Apr;44(3):710-2.
Abstract

Intravitreal loading injection of ganciclovir with or without adjunctive oral valganciclovir for cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis.
Hwang YS, Lin KK, Lee JS, et al
 
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
. 2009 Sep 27
Abstract

Cytomegalovirus resistance in solid organ transplant recipients treated with intravenous ganciclovir or oral valganciclovir.
Boivin G, Goyette N, Rollag H, et al 
Antivir Ther. 2009;14(5):697-704
Abstract

Increased incidence of cytomegalovirus infection in high-risk liver transplant recipients receiving valganciclovir prophylaxis versus ganciclovir prophylaxis.
Shiley KT, Gasink LB, Barton TD, et al 

Liver Transpl. 2009 Aug;15(8):963-7.
Abstract

Results of a phase I/II British Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation study on PCR-based pre-emptive therapy with valganciclovir or ganciclovir for active CMV infection following
alemtuzumab-based reduced intensity allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
Lim ZY, Cook G, Johnson PR, et al
Leuk Res. 2009 Feb;33(2):244-9.
Abstract
 

Ganciclovir for cytomegalovirus: a call for indefinite prophylaxis in lung transplantation.
Valentine VG, Weill D, Gupta MR, et al
 
J Heart Lung Transplant.
2008 Aug;27(8):875-81
Abstract
 
Preemptive therapy with ganciclovir 5 mg/kg once daily for cytomegalovirus infection after unrelated cord blood transplantation.
Tomonari A, Takahashi S, Ooi J, et al 
Bone Marrow Transplant. 2007 Nov 5;
Abstract
 
Resistance to combined ganciclovir and foscarnet therapy in a liver transplant recipient with possible dual-strain cytomegalovirus coinfection.
Rodriguez J, Casper K, Smallwood G, et al
Liver Transpl. 2007 Oct;13(10):1396-400.
Abstract
 
Use of high-dose ganciclovir for a resistant cytomegalovirus infection due to UL97 mutation.
West P, Schmiedeskamp M, Neeley H, et al
Transpl Infect Dis. 2007 Jul 1;
Abstract
 
Safety and efficacy of prolonged cytomegalovirus prophylaxis with intravenous ganciclovir in pediatric and young adult lung transplant recipients.
Spivey JF, Singleton D, Sweet S, et al
 
Pediatr Transplant.
2007 May;11(3):312-8.
Abstract
 
Change over time in incidence of ganciclovir resistance in patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Martin BK, Ricks MO, Forman MS, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Apr 1;44(7):1001-8.
Abstract
 
Oral ganciclovir versus low-dose valganciclovir for prevention of cytomegalovirus disease in recipients of kidney and pancreas transplants.
Weng FL, Patel AM, Wanchoo R, et al
   
Transplantation.
2007 Feb 15;83(3):290-6.
Abstract
 
A pilot phase II study of alternate day ganciclovir and foscarnet in preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in at-risk pediatric and adolescent allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients.
Shereck EB, Cooney E, van de Ven C, et al 

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2006 Sep 13;
Abstract
 
Detection of ganciclovir resistance in patients with AIDS and cytomegalovirus retinitis: correlation of genotypic methods with viral phenotype and clinical outcome.
Jabs DA, Martin BK, Ricks MO, 
 
J Infect Dis. 2006
Jun 15;193(12):1728-37.
Abstract

Outcomes associated with ganciclovir implants in patients with AIDS-related cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Kappel PJ, Charonis AC, Holland GN, et al 
Ophthalmology. 2006 Apr;113(4):683.e1-8.
Abstract

A randomized trial of ganciclovir versus ganciclovir plus immune globulin for prophylaxis against Epstein-Barr virus related posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder.
Humar A, Hebert D, Davies HD, Humar A, .et al
Transplantation. 2006 Mar 27;81(6):856-61.
Abstract
 
Influence of ganciclovir prophylaxis on cyitomegalovirus, human herpesvirus 6, and human herpesvirus 7 viremia in renal transplant recipients.
Galarraga MC, Gomez E, de Ona M ,et al 

Transplant Proc.
2005 Jun;37(5):2124-6.
Abstract
 
Following Universal Prophylaxis with Intravenous Ganciclovir and Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin, Valganciclovir is Safe and Effective for Prevention of CMV Infection Following Lung
Transplantation.
Zamora MR, Nicolls MR, Hodges TN 

Am J Transplant. 2004 Oct;4(10):1635-42
Abstract
 
Cytomegalovirus UL97 mutations associated with ganciclovir resistance in immunocompromised patients from Argentina.
Sanchez Puch S, Ochoa C, et al  

J Clin Virol.
2004 Jul;30(3):271-5.
Abstract 
 
Emergence of drug-resistant cytomegalovirus retinitis in the contralateral eyes of patients with AIDS treated with ganciclovir.
Imai Y, Shum C, Martin DF, et al
J Infect Dis. 2004 Feb 15;189(4):611-5
Abstract 
 
Efficacy preemptive therapy with ganciclovir for the prevention of cytomegalovirus disease in liver transplant recipients
Lopez-Medrano F, Lumbreras C, Otero JR, et al 
Med Clin (Barc). 2004 Jan 24; 122(2): 41-5.
Abstract   
 
Endophthalmitis after ganciclovir implant in patients with AIDS and cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Shane TS, Martin DF; Endopthalmitis-Gancioclovir Implant Study Group.
Am J Ophthalmol. 2003 Oct; 136(4): 649-54.
Abstract   

Intravitreal sustained-release ganciclovir implants for severe bilateral cytomegalovirus retinitis after stem cell transplantation.
Ghosh F, Hansson LJ, Bynke G, Bekassy AN.
 
Acta Ophthalmol Scand
2002 Feb;80(1):101-4
 
Abstract   

   
  Randomized multicenter trial of foscarnet versus ganciclovir for preemptive therapy of cytomegalovirus infection after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Reusser P, Einsele H, Lee J, et al.
Blood 2002 Feb 15;99(4):1159-64
Abstract
   
  Response-oriented preemptive therapy against cytomegalovirus disease with low-dose ganciclovir: a prospective evaluation.
Kanda Y, Mineishi S, Saito T,  et al.

Transplantation
2002 Feb 27;73(4):568-72
Abstract 
 
Treatment of CMV retinitis with intravitral ganciclovir in the HAART era.
Campbell RJ, Chow B, Victor G,et al
Can J Infect Dis. 2001 Sep;12(5):300-4.
Abstract

Immunoglobulin
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Cytomegalovirus prophylaxis with intravenous polyvalent immunoglobulin in high-risk renal transplant recipients.
Leroy F, Sechet A, Abou Ayache R, et al
 
Transplant Proc.
2006 Sep;38(7):2324-6.
Abstract

Interferon
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Interferon Successfully Inhibited Refractory Cytomegalovirus Infection and Resulted in CD4+ T-cells Increase in a Patient with AIDS.
Wen Y, Liu P.
HIV Clin Trials. 2011 Mar-Apr;12(2):118-20.

Abstract

Leflunomide
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Leflunomide: a possible alternative for gangciclovir sensitive and resistant cytomegalovirus
infections.
Sudarsanam TD, Sahni RD, John GT. et al 
Postgrad Med J. 2006 May;82(967):313-4.
Abstract

Maribavir
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Maribavir: A Novel Antiviral Agent with Activity Against Cytomegalovirus.
Trofe J, Pote L, Wade E, et al

Ann Pharmacother. 2008 Aug 12.
Abstract

Maribavir prophylaxis for prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in allogeneic stem-cell transplant recipients: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled,
dose-ranging study.

Winston DJ, Young JA, Pullarkat V, et al
Blood. 2008 Feb 19
Abstract


Sirolimus:
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Reduced risk of cytomegalovirus infection in solid organ transplant recipients treated with
sirolimus: a pooled analysis of clinical trials.
Demopoulos L, Polinsky M, Steele G, et al 
Transplant Proc. 2008 Jun;40(5):1407-10.
Abstract

Tacrolimus
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Cytomegalovirus retinitis and FK 506.
Ciardella AP, Barile G, Langton K, Chang S.
Am J Ophthalmol. 2003 Aug;136(2):386-9.
Abstract

Valacyclovir
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Low-Dose Valacyclovir for Cytomegalovirus Infection Prophylaxis After a Heart Transplant.
Kervan U, Kucuker SA, Kocabeyoglu SS, et al

Exp Clin Transplant
. 2016 Mar 14.

Abstract

Valganciclovir
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Combined Environmental Risk Assessment for the antiviral pharmaceuticals ganciclovir and valganciclovir in Europe.
Straub JO
Environ Toxicol Chem. 2017 Feb 15.
Abstract

Extended Low-Dose Valganciclovir Is Effective Prophylaxis Against Cytomegalovirus in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients With Near-Complete Eradication of Late-Onset Disease.
Fayek SA, Beshears E, Lieber R,  et al
Transplant Proc. 2016 Jul-Aug;48(6):2056-2064.e1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Valaciclovir to prevent Cytomegalovirus mediated adverse modulation of the immune system in ANCA-associated vasculitis (CANVAS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Chanouzas D, Dyall L, Nightingale P, et al

Trials
.
2016 Jul 22;17(1):338
Paper

Valganciclovir Administration to Kidney Donors to Reduce the Burden of Cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr Virus Transmission During Transplantation.
Verghese PS, Schmeling DO, Knight JA, et al

Transplantation
.
2014 Dec 8
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Maternal Valacyclovir and Infant Cytomegalovirus Acquisition: A Randomized Controlled Trial among HIV-Infected Women.
Roxby AC, Atkinson C, Asbjörnsdóttir K, et al
PLoS One. 2014 Feb 4;9(2):e87855.

Paper

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Lower incidence of CMV infection and acute rejections with valganciclovir prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients.
Johansson I, Mårtensson G, Nyström U, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2013 Dec 10;
Paper

Impact of CMV therapy with valganciclovir on immune activation and the HIV viral load in semen and blood: an observational clinical study.
Shin LY, Sheth PM, Persad D, et al
 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2013 Oct 2
Abstract

Critical analysis of valganciclovir dosing and renal function on the development of cytomegalovirus infection in kidney transplantation.
Posadas Salas MA, Taber DJ, Chua E,  et al  

Transpl Infect Dis
. 2013 Sep 9.
Abstract

Prolonged Prophylaxis With Valganciclovir Is Cost Effective in Reducing Posttransplant Cytomegalovirus Disease Within the United States.
Blumberg EA, Hauser IA, Stanisic S,
 et al
Transplantation
. 2010 Nov 8
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Valganciclovir for cytomegalovirus prevention in solid organ transplant patients: an evidence-based reassessment of safety and efficacy.
Kalil AC, Freifeld AG, Lyden ER, Stoner JA.
 
PLoS ONE
. 2009;4(5):e5512
Paper

A Multicenter Study of Valganciclovir Prophylaxis up to Day 120 in CMV-Seropositive Lung Transplant Recipients.
Monforte V, Lopez C, Santos F, et al 

Am J Transplant
. 2009 Mar 16.
Abstract
 

Valganciclovir as pre-emptive therapy for cytomegalovirus infection post-allogenic stem cell transplantation: implications for the emergence of drug-resistant cytomegalovirus.
Allice T, Busca A, Locatelli F, et al 

J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2009 Jan 15
Abstract
 
Prevention of posttransplant cytomegalovirus disease and related outcomes with valganciclovir:
a systematic review.

Sun HY, Wagener MM, Singh N.
 Am J Transplant. 2008 Oct;8(10):2111-8.
Abstract
 
Prospective follow-up of primary CMV infections after 6 months of valganciclovir prophylaxis in renal transplant recipients.
Helanterä I, Lautenschlager I, Koskinen P.
 
Nephrol Dial Transplant.
2008 Oct 8.
Abstract
 
Selective low-dose valganciclovir for prevention of cytomegalovirus disease following kidney transplantation
Avidan YP, Paul M, Rahamimov R, et al 
J Infect. 2008 Jul 30.
Abstract
 
Prophylactic and pre-emptive therapy for cytomegalovirus infection in kidney transplant patients using oral valganciclovir.
Guirado L, Rabella N, Díaz JM, et al
 
Nefrologia.
2008;28(3):293-300.
Abstract
 
High incidence of cytomegalovirus disease in D+/R- heart transplant recipients shortly after completion of 3 months of  valganciclovir prophylaxis.
Gupta S, Mitchell JD, Markham DW, et al
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2008 May;27(5):536-9.
Abstract
 
Emergence of drug-resistant cytomegalovirus in the era of valganciclovir prophylaxis: therapeutic implications and outcomes.
Eid AJ, Arthurs SK, Deziel PJ, et al
 
Clin Transplant.
2008 Mar-Apr;22(2):162-70.
Abstract
 
Valganciclovir prevents CMV reactivation in patients receiving alemtuzumab based therapy.
O'Brien S, Ravandi F, Riehl T, et al
Blood. 2007 Nov 26; [
Abstract
 
Valacyclovir Prophylaxis Versus Preemptive Valganciclovir Therapy to Prevent Cytomegalovirus Disease After Renal Transplantation.
Reischig T, Jindra P, Hes O, et al
Am J Transplant. 2007 Oct 31;
Abstract
 
Impact of valganciclovir prophylaxis on the development of severe late-cytomegalovirus disease in high-risk solid organ transplant recipients.
Cervera C, Pineda M, Linares L, et al
Transplant Proc. 2007 Sep;39(7):2228-30.
Abstract
 
Oral ganciclovir versus low-dose valganciclovir for prevention of cytomegalovirus disease in recipients of kidney and pancreas transplants.
Weng FL, Patel AM, Wanchoo R, et al
   
Transplantation.
2007 Feb 15;83(3):290-6.
Abstract
 
Successful treatment with oral valganciclovir in immunocompetent infant with
gastrointestinal manifestations of cytomegalovirus infection.
Buonuomo PS, Maurizi P, Valentini P, et al  
J Perinatol. 2006 Oct;26(10):648-649.
Abstract
 
Valganciclovir preemptive therapy for the prevention of cytomegalovirus disease in high-risk seropositive solid-organ transplant recipients.
Diaz-Pedroche C, Lumbreras C, San Juan R, et al  

Transplantation.
2006 Jul 15;82(1):30-5.
Abstract
 
Oral valganciclovir as pre-emptive therapy has similar efficacy on cytomegalovirus DNA load reduction as intravenous ganciclovir in allogeneic stem cell transplantation recipients.
van der Heiden PL, Kalpoe JS, Barge RM,    et al  
Bone Marrow Transplant. 2006 Apr;37(7):693-8.
Abstract
 
Treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis with oral valganciclovir in an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patient unresponsive to combination antiretroviral therapy.
Lee CH, Bright DC, Ferrucci S, .et al   

Optometry.
2006 Apr;77(4):167-76.
Abstract
 
Following Universal Prophylaxis with Intravenous Ganciclovir and Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin, Valganciclovir is Safe and Effective for Prevention of CMV Infection
Following Lung Transplantation.
Zamora MR, Nicolls MR, Hodges TN 

Am J Transplant. 2004 Oct;4(10):1635-42
Abstract
 
Valganciclovir: new preparation; CMV retinitis: a simpler oral treatment.
{no authors listed]

Prescrire Int. 2003 Aug;12(66)
Abstract

A safety study of oral valganciclovir maintenance treatment ofcytomegalovirus retinitis.
Lalezari J, Lindley J, Walmsley S, et al.

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2002 Aug 1;30(4):392-400
Abstract

Valganciclovir: an advance in cytomegalovirus therapeutics.
Cocohoba JM, McNicholl IR.
Ann Pharmacother 2002 Jun;36(6):1075-9
Abstract

A controlled trial of valganciclovir as induction therapy for cytomegalovirus retinitis..
Martin DF, Sierra-Madero J, Walmsley S, et al 
N Engl J Med 2002 Apr 11;346(15):1119-26
Abstract

Oral valganciclovir: a new option for treatment of cytomegalovirus infection and disease in immunocompromised hosts.
Reusser P

Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2001 Sep;10(9):1745-53
Abstract

Rate of emergence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) mutations in leukocytes of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who are receiving valganciclovir as induction and
maintenance therapy for CMV retinitis.
Boivin G, Gilbert C, Gaudreau A, et al.

J Infect Dis 2001 Dec 15;184(12):1598-602
Abstract    
                              
Valganciclovir.
Curran M, Noble S.

Drugs 2001;61(8):1145-50 ; discussion 1151-2
Abstract    
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Valganciclovir to Prevent CMV End-organ Disease among HIV-infected Subjects with Detectable Plasma CMV DNA PCR:
ACTG 5030
D Wohl, M Kendall, J Andersen, et al
(13 CROI)
Abstract

Voriconazole
                

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Voriconazole versus a regimen of amphotericin B followed by fluconazole for candidaemia in non-neutropenic patients: a randomised non-inferiority trial.
Kullberg BJ, Sobel JD, Ruhnke M 
 
Lancet.
2005 Oct 22-28;366(9495):1435-42.

Abstract


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