Epidemic renal transplant rejection associated with influenza a victoria
Keane, W.R.; Helderman, J.H.; Luby, J.; Gailiunas, P.; Hull, A.R.; Kokko, J.P.
Proceedings of the Clinical Dialysis and Transplant Forum 8: 232-236
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-6044 PMID: 386316 Document Number: 127576
1) IAV infection seems to trigger acute renal allograft rejection frequently, especially in the first few months post-transplant, and these rejections are severe with a high rate of ultimate graft loss; 2) seroconversion occurred in most cases despite high dose steroids; 3) the course of IAV was prolonged and associated with a high incidence of complications in patients on high dose steroids.