Since the occurrence of West Nile virus (WNV) infection in humans in 2008 in Italy, concerns have been raised about the potential risks associated with solid organ transplantation (SOT). A nationwide retrospective survey showed that 1.2% of SOT donors in 2009 were WNV-seropositive and demonstrated that human WNV infection is distributed throughout several Italian regions. Transmission of WNV or other arboviruses through SOT is a possibility and risk assessment should be carried out before SOT to avoid infection through transplantation.
Titolo: | Retrospective screening of solid organ donors in Italy, 2009, reveals unpredicted circulation of West Nile virus. |
Autore/i: | Capobianchi M. R.; SAMBRI, VITTORIO; Castilletti C.; Pierro A. M.; ROSSINI, GIADA; GAIBANI, PAOLO; CAVRINI, FRANCESCA; Selleri M.; Meschi S.; Lapa D.; Di Caro A.; Grossi P.; De Cillia C.; Venettoni S.; LANDINI, MARIA PAOLA; Ippolito G.; Nanni Costa A. |
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Anno: | 2010 |
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Abstract: | Since the occurrence of West Nile virus (WNV) infection in humans in 2008 in Italy, concerns have been raised about the potential risks associated with solid organ transplantation (SOT). A nationwide retrospective survey showed that 1.2% of SOT donors in 2009 were WNV-seropositive and demonstrated that human WNV infection is distributed throughout several Italian regions. Transmission of WNV or other arboviruses through SOT is a possibility and risk assessment should be carried out before SOT to avoid infection through transplantation. |
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