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Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster in Transplant Candidates and Recipients

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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) are ubiquitous alpha-herpes viruses that establish lifelong latency in nerve root ganglia. They are characterized by clinical and subclinical reactivation which can lead to significant morbidity in the transplant population. Primary infection after transplant can also be highly morbid, potentially fatal. Despite significant advances in screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, there are further gains to be made in managing these infections in transplant recipients. Thankfully, there are novel modalities on the horizon such that these viral infections could become significantly less morbid in the future.

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Zuckerman, R.A. (2020). Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster in Transplant Candidates and Recipients. In: Morris, M., Kotton, C., Wolfe, C. (eds) Emerging Transplant Infections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01751-4_26-1

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