Human herpesviruses 6 and 7 in solid organ transplant recipients.
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.
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Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom. v.emery@rfc.ucl.ac.uk
D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D015654:Herpesvirus 6, Human / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016199:Herpesvirus 7, Human / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*