West Nile virus encephalitis acquired via liver transplantation and clinical response to intravenous immunoglobulin: case report and review of the literature
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- 16 January 2011
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Transplant Infectious Disease
- Vol. 13 (3) , 312-317
Abstract
C. Rhee, E.F. Eaton, W. Concepcion, B.G. Blackburn. West Nile virus encephalitis acquired via liver transplantation and clinical response to intravenous immunoglobulin: case report and review of the literature. Transpl Infect Dis 2011: 13: 312–317. All rights reservedAbstract: A patient developed West Nile virus (WNV) encephalitis 2 weeks after receiving a liver transplant and recovered fully, following treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). Laboratory testing documented transmission from the organ donor. Clinicians should be suspicious for organ‐transmitted WNV in any post‐transplant patient who develops fever and neurological symptoms. We review previous cases of organ‐transmitted WNV, the use of IVIg for WNV encephalitis, and the issue of organ donor screening.Keywords
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