Perspective: Emerging Challenges in the Treatment of Influenza and Parainfluenza in Transplant Patients

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Perspective: Emerging Challenges in the Treatment of Influenza and Parainfluenza in Transplant Patients

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 the

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Tags: Infection, Flu, H1N1, Sore Throat, Disease and Condition, Transplantation, Mortality