Perspective : Emerging Challenges in the Treatment of Influenza and Parainfluenza in Transplant Patients
Joint Authors
Sanders, Rebecca L.
Moss, Ronald B.
Steigbigel, Roy T.
Fang, Fang
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Influenza, respiratory synctial virus, and parainfluenza are common respiratory infections in immunocompromised transplant recipients, causing significant morbidity and mortality in this patient population.
This paper focuses on influenza and parainfluenza virus infections in transplant patients with emphasis on the pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza infection.
Current antiviral treatment recommendations for influenza and parainfluenza in immunocompromised patients as well as novel investigational therapeutic approaches currently being tested in the clinic are discussed.
In addition to the morbidity and mortality caused by these viruses, the development of multidrug resistance leading to transmission of resistant viruses is of great public health concern.
The development of effective new therapies for influenza and parainfluenza in these high-risk patients is needed with randomized placebo-controlled studies to assess their clinical utility.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moss, Ronald B.& Steigbigel, Roy T.& Sanders, Rebecca L.& Fang, Fang. 2011. Perspective : Emerging Challenges in the Treatment of Influenza and Parainfluenza in Transplant Patients. Advances in Virology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moss, Ronald B.…[et al.]. Perspective : Emerging Challenges in the Treatment of Influenza and Parainfluenza in Transplant Patients. Advances in Virology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Moss, Ronald B.& Steigbigel, Roy T.& Sanders, Rebecca L.& Fang, Fang. Perspective : Emerging Challenges in the Treatment of Influenza and Parainfluenza in Transplant Patients. Advances in Virology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507445
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507445