Incidence and significance of noncytomegalovirus viral respiratory infection after adult lung transplantation

Lower respiratory tract infection is a major cause of morbidity and death after lung transplantation. The incidence and significance of noncytomegalovirus viral respiratory tract infections has not been reported to date. We report our center's experience with these infections.

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Published inThe Journal of heart and lung transplantation Vol. 16; no. 4; p. 416
Main Authors Holt, N D, Gould, F K, Taylor, C E, Harwood, J F, Freeman, R, Healy, M D, Corris, P A, Dark, J H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1997
Subjects
Acyclovir - administration & dosage
Adolescent
Adult
Cytomegalovirus Infections - diagnosis
Cytomegalovirus Infections - immunology
Female
Herpes Simplex - diagnosis
Herpes Simplex - immunology
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage
Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects
Lung Transplantation - immunology
Male
Middle Aged
Opportunistic Infections - diagnosis
Opportunistic Infections - immunology
Pneumonia, Bacterial - diagnosis
Pneumonia, Bacterial - immunology
Pneumonia, Viral - diagnosis
Pneumonia, Viral - immunology
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Postoperative Complications - immunology
Premedication
Risk Factors
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Summary:Lower respiratory tract infection is a major cause of morbidity and death after lung transplantation. The incidence and significance of noncytomegalovirus viral respiratory tract infections has not been reported to date. We report our center's experience with these infections.
ISSN:1053-2498