Disseminated Cytomegalovirus Infection after Renal Transplantation: Report of a Case

Although cytomegalovirus infection is the common opportunistic pathogen in the renal transplant population, disseminated cytomegalovirus infection, including encephalitis, pneumonitis, urinary tract infection and blood stream is rarely reported. We report on a 46-year-old female who had chronic renal failure under the continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for 6 years. Disseminated cytomegalovirus infection developed on day 38 after renal transplantation. Despite the successful treatment of the cytomegalovirus infection, she remained in a vegetable state. For avoidance of the cytomegalovirus infection universal prophylaxis for renal transplantation is preferred.