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 season.
Meylan
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PR
Institut de Microbiologie et Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland. pascal.meylan@chuv.ch
Aubert
J-D
JD
Kaiser
L
L
D000328:Adult; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious; D006801:Humans; D009980:Influenza A virus; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000635:transmission*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications