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- Title
Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus-2 in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Experience.
- Authors
Khameneh, Zakieh Rostamzadeh; Sepehrvand, Nariman; Taghizadeh-Afshari, Ali; Motazakker, Morteza; Ghafari, Ali; Masudi, Sima
- Abstract
Introduction. Viral infections are a real threat in kidney transplant recipients because of their immunocompromised condition. This study aimed to evaluate herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) seropositivity among kidney transplant recipients. Materials and Methods. Serum samples of 91 kidney transplant recipients from Urmia, Iran, were examined serologically for antibodies against HSV-2 using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results. The mean time from transplantation at HSV-2 testing was 5.04 ± 4.45 years. The anti-HSV-2 immunoglobulin G antibody was positive in 5.4% of the kidney transplant recipients. Seropositive patients did not present any clinical manifestations of genital herpes infection. There was no association between HSV-2 seropositivity and age, gender, history of hemodialysis and transplantation, blood transfusion, or immunosuppressive regimen. Conclusions. Seroprevalence of HSV-2 is not high among our kidney transplant recipients. However, it remains a source of concern, considering the compromised immune system in this specific population.
- Subjects
IRAN; HERPES simplex virus; KIDNEY transplantation; HERPES genitalis; HERPESVIRUS diseases; SEROPREVALENCE; VIRUS diseases; HOSPITAL transfusion committees; IMMUNE system
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2010, Vol 4, Issue 2, p158
- ISSN
1735-8582
- Publication type
Article