Abstract
The impact of cytomegalovirus, a member of the beta-herpesvirus subgroup of the Herpesviridae, on patients who have undergone transplantation cannot be overstated. However, in the last 15 years, 2 additional members of the human beta-herpesvirus family have been discovered: human herpesviruses 6 and 7 (HHV-6 and HHV-7). The impact of HHV-6 and HHV-7 is assessed, as is the well-being of transplant recipients. Also discussed is whether the data on the pathological consequences of infection warrant routine screening for these viruses in solid organ transplant recipients.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Herpesviridae Infections / drug therapy
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Herpesviridae Infections / epidemiology*
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Herpesviridae Infections / prevention & control
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Herpesviridae Infections / virology
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Herpesvirus 6, Human* / isolation & purification
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Herpesvirus 7, Human* / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
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Opportunistic Infections / epidemiology*
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Opportunistic Infections / prevention & control
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Opportunistic Infections / virology
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Organ Transplantation / adverse effects*