Current opinion in infectious diseases
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Curr. Opin. Infect. Dis. · Aug 2013
ReviewCommunity-acquired respiratory viral infections in lung transplant recipients.
Community-acquired respiratory virus (CARV) infections are a significant cause of morbidity and sometimes mortality in lung transplant recipients (LTRs); this review will focus on the most recent advances in this field. ⋯ With current advanced investigating tools, the full impact of CARV infections in LTR is increasingly coming to realization. Research for novel effective treatments and improved responses to current and new vaccines is ongoing; they would provide great benefit in solving this complex and ever-evolving problem.