The frequency of CMV and EBV infections before liver transplantation in patients on the waiting list for liver transplantation referring to a liver transplant center, the North of Iran

Reihaneh Sadeghi Garmaroodi, Hamed Naziri, Pirooz Samidoust

Abstract


Viral infections, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), contribute to the low survival rates of liver transplant patients. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CMV and EBV infections in patients awaiting liver transplantation. Utilizing a census sampling approach, this cross-sectional study examined all cases of viral infections from 2016 to 2021 among liver transplant patients referred to Rasht liver transplant center, the North of Iran. In total, 34 individuals with a mean age of 48.9±12.2 years were included in the study. Of these, 40 individuals (59.7%) were male. The prevalence of CMV IgM and IgG antibodies among liver transplant candidates was 7.5%, and 97%, respectively. Also, the prevalence of EBV IgM and IgG antibodies was 7.5%, and 97%, respectively. The average serum vitamin D level in CMV IgM-negative patients was 30.7±17.2 compared to 55.1±22.1 in CMV IgM-positive patients (p = 0.011). The prevalence of CMV and EBV infections in liver transplant patients was found to be 7.5%. These results highlight the necessity for continuous and effective strategies to prevent infection-related complications through prompt diagnosis and treatment, which are crucial for positive liver transplant outcomes.


Keywords


Cytomegalovirus; Epstein-Barr virus; Liver transplantation; Transplant recipient; Transplant donor

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