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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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.

Investigators
Abbreviation
Transpl Infect Dis
Publication Date
2011-06-01
Volume
13
Issue
3
Page Numbers
312-7
Pubmed ID
21235711
Medium
Print-Electronic
Full Title
West Nile virus encephalitis acquired via liver transplantation and clinical response to intravenous immunoglobulin: case report and review of the literature.
Authors
Rhee C, Eaton EF, Concepcion W, Blackburn BG