Eliminating CMV, EBV, and BK as Post-Transplant Complications - 2023 Pediatric Transplant Conference

From the 2023 Pediatric Transplant Conference, part of National Pediatric Transplant Week and National Donate Life Month.

Presenters:
Taylor Heald-Sargent, MD, PhD, attending infectious disease specialist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Priya Verghese, MD, MPH, nephrologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Moderator:
Ansara Piebenga, parent to combined pediatric liver and kidney recipient

Certain viral infections can arise post-transplant, such as: cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr (EBV), and BK and can be incredibly challenging and scary for recipients and their caregivers. This session will share reason for hope as new interventions are becoming available to eliminate these complications. These interventions include antiviral medications and immunotherapies that specifically target these viruses. In addition, preventive strategies like viral monitoring and preemptive treatment can help reduce the risk of infection. With the right strategies and interventions in place, we can work towards eliminating these post-transplant complications and improving outcomes for our patients.

Intro music: "Reach for Success" by Purple Planet (purple-planet.com). Used with permission.
Outro music: "Fresh" by Emil Waldhauer (Notize), 2022. Used with permission.

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