Respiratory Viral Infections in Lung Transplantation
Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 14:00 to 15:00
Speaker: Cynthia Fisher, MD, MPH • University of Washington
Moderator: Sangeeta Bhorade, MD • Northwestern University
After participating in this webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the incidence and clinical impact of respiratory viruses (RVs) in lung transplant recipients (LTR).
- Explain the evidence linking RVI to chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD).
- List currently available and promising investigational therapies for: RSV, Influenza, and PIV.
- Discuss prevention strategies.
Presenter:
Cynthia Fisher, MD, MPH
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Series category:
T3: Timely Topics in Transplantion
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