What do systematic reviews say?

Antiviral prophylaxis vs placebo or no treatment

Antiviral prophylaxis showed no clear difference in kidney dysfunction compared with placebo or no treatment (low certainty).

• Antiviral medications for preventing cytomegalovirus disease in solid organ transplant recipients 2024 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.81 [0.88, 3.73]
  5 studies · 668 participants
  Low