Impact of Cytomegalovirus Transmission on Lung Allograft Survival in the United States

While cytomegalovirus (CMV) is considered an opportunistic pathogen and is generally associated with poor outcomes following transplantation, the specific effects of CMV transmission during lung transplantation remains unclear. Here, we determined the effects of CMV on both allograft as well as patient survival following single (SLT) and bilateral lung transplantation (BLT).