Maddalena Pekin presents a summary of the SVGLOGVAL congress, focusing on infections in solid organ transplantation. The presentation covers donor-derived infections, including expected infections like CMV and unexpected infections, emphasizing the balance between disease transmission risk and organ wastage. Key topics discussed include herpes-8 related diseases, Bartonellosis, tropical diseases like dengue, and the use of HIV-positive donors. The presentation also addresses cytomegalovirus (CMV) management, including resistant and refractory CMV, and the use of new drugs like Maribavir and Lethermovir, including their potential drug interactions. Finally, the importance of preservation fluid cultures and the impact of donor colonization or infection are discussed, concluding with a mention of upcoming XMIT guidelines for vaccination of immunocompromised individuals and a talk by Professor Fishman on infections after solid organ transplantation.
