Norovirus in Transplantation

Michael P. Angarone*, Anna Sheahan, Mini Kamboj

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Noroviruses are among the most common cause of diarrhea in transplant recipients. The clinical spectrum of norovirus infection after transplant is increasingly being recognized. As substantial morbidity is now associated with norovirus infections in this population; the quest for rapid diagnostic modalities and newer therapies has expanded. Transplant recipients with norovirus infection are at risk for several complications, including protracted illness with malnutrition, organ failure, and chronic viral shedding. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the epidemiology, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of norovirus infection in the transplant setting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number17
JournalCurrent Infectious Disease Reports
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2016

Funding

This study was funded by the MSK Cancer Center Core Grant (P30 CA008748).

Keywords

  • Diarrhea
  • Norovirus
  • Transplant

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Infectious Diseases

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