Heart Transplant Loss In Children Predicted By Viral Infection

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Heart Transplant Loss In Children Predicted By Viral Infection

Scientists report that viral infection of the heart is a predictor of heart transplant failure in young children and adolescents, although it can be detected by screening for viral genes and treat

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Viral infection predicts heart transplant loss in children

eurekalert.org — “Scientists report that viral infection of the heart is a predictor of heart transplant failure in young children and adolescents, although it can be detected by screening for viral genes and treated to improve organ survival. Published online Aug. 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study suggests a therapeutic strategy for overcoming one of the major challenges facing young heart transplant recipients -- that of organ failure caused by viral infection.” View full resource at eurekalert.org