(Vaccinations for pneumococci and hepatitis B are typically given prior to transplant to ensure an adequate immune response)
Post-transplant measures
Monitoring for the following infections:
・CMV viral loads in blood monthly for a minimum of 12 months
・EBV viral loads in blood for a minimum of 12 months
Universal prophylaxis
・PCP prophylaxis with ★trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for a minimum of 6–12 months
・CMV prophylaxis with ganciclovir or valganciclovir for 12–14 weeks
transplantation
surgery
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