The effect of Cytomegalovirus seropositivity and recipient age on overall and allograft survival in liver transplant recipients

Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) seropositivity is associated with worse allograft and overall survival in solid organ transplants, including liver, kidney, heart, and lung. Although older age has been implicated in CMV reactivation in kidney transplant, the association between recipient age and CMV serostatus in liver transplant (LT) outcome is unclear.