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Antiviral Prophylaxis Curbs CMV After Lung Transplant
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Title Antiviral Prophylaxis Curbs CMV After Lung Transplant
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572727?src=rss
Description Prophylaxis with ganciclovir or its prodrug valganciclovir decreases cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related events and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation, Swiss and German researchers report in the March 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Infectious Diseases
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Date Apr 10, 2008
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