Influenza transmission to recipient through lung transplantation

: We report a case of transmission of influenza A virus through lung transplantation. Given the prevalence of influenza during the yearly epidemic, the duration of viral excretion, and the risk of respiratory complications, the occurrence of such events needs to be considered during the influenza se...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Transplant infectious disease 2007-03, Vol.9 (1), p.55-57
Hauptverfasser:	Meylan, P.R.A., Aubert, J.‐D., Kaiser, L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Disease Transmission, Infectious donor‐transmitted infection Humans influenza Influenza A virus Influenza, Human - transmission lung transplantation Lung Transplantation - adverse effects Male Postoperative Complications
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Zusammenfassung:	: We report a case of transmission of influenza A virus through lung transplantation. Given the prevalence of influenza during the yearly epidemic, the duration of viral excretion, and the risk of respiratory complications, the occurrence of such events needs to be considered during the influenza season.
ISSN:	1398-2273 1399-3062
DOI:	10.1111/j.1399-3062.2006.00175.x