Low-dose valaciclovir prophylaxis against cytomegalovirus disease in renal transplant recipients.
High-dose valaciclovir at up to 8 g/day has been shown to be effective in prophylaxis against cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in renal transplant recipients. We report our experience with low-dose valaciclovir prophylaxis of up to 3 g/day, adjusted to creatinine clearance. A group of patients at high...
Main Authors: | Reddy, S, Handa, A, Tan, L, Devaney, A, Hughes, D, Mason, P, Friend, P, Darby, C |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2003
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