Vitamin D Levels After Kidney Transplantation and the Risk of Cytomegalovirus Infection.

Journal: Nephro-urology monthly
Published Date: Nov 29, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Some studies reported an association between low levels of vitamin D and the risk of infections, especially viral infections. Kidney transplant patients are at risk of opportunistic infections; however, no study has been conducted on the association between vitamin D levels and the risk of CMV infection.

Authors

  • Azadeh Saber
    Department of Nephrology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IR Iran.
  • Farzaneh Fotuhi
    Department of Nephrology, Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical & Research Center, Tehran, IR Iran.
  • Zohre Rostami
    Department of Nephrology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
  • Behzad Einollahi
    Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Eghlim Nemati
    Department of Nephrology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.

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