QuantiFERON®-CMV assay for the assessment of cytomegalovirus cell-mediated immunity.

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serval:BIB_217927B78EB4
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
QuantiFERON®-CMV assay for the assessment of cytomegalovirus cell-mediated immunity.
Journal
Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics
Author(s)
Giulieri S., Manuel O.
ISSN
1744-8352[electronic], 1473-7159[linking]
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Volume
11
Number
1
Pages
17-25
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection has historically been a major complication among immunocompromised patients, such as solid-organ and stem-cell transplant recipients and patients with advanced HIV infection. While the introduction of antiretroviral therapy has almost eradicated CMV infection in HIV-infected patients, CMV disease remains a significant problem in transplant recipients once antiviral prophylaxis is discontinued. QuantiFERON(®)-CMV allows the assessment of cellular immunity against CMV by detecting the production of IFN-γ following in vitro stimulation with CMV antigens. Preliminary studies have shown a correlation between a lack of detectable cell-mediated immunity measured by the QuantiFERON-CMV assay and a higher incidence of CMV infection and disease in immunocompromised patients. Measurement of cell-mediated immunity against CMV appears to be a promising strategy to identify patients at highest risk for the development of CMV disease and, therefore, to individualize preventive strategies for CMV in transplant recipients.
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03/02/2011 15:02
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20/08/2019 12:58
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