Kidney Transplant Infection Drama Unpacked

Did you know nearly 1 in 4 kidney transplant patients get hit with herpes- or polyomavirus infections? Turns out, a lot of transplant centers aren’t sticking to the guidelines for preventing and monitoring these viruses—especially for CMV. Some groups got too much or too little protection, and those who missed out saw infection rates double! Plus, catching these viruses upped the risk for other nasty infections and even rejection. Wild how much difference following the rules can make! #KidneyTransplant #HealthNews #MedicalResearch #Health