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  • Title: West Nile virus encephalitis acquired via liver transplantation and clinical response to intravenous immunoglobulin: case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Rhee C, Eaton EF, Concepcion W, Blackburn BG.
    Journal: Transpl Infect Dis; 2011 Jun; 13(3):312-7. PubMed ID: 21235711.
    Abstract:
    A patient developed West Nile virus (WNV) encephalitis 2 weeks after receiving a liver transplant and recovered fully, following treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). Laboratory testing documented transmission from the organ donor. Clinicians should be suspicious for organ-transmitted WNV in any post-transplant patient who develops fever and neurological symptoms. We review previous cases of organ-transmitted WNV, the use of IVIg for WNV encephalitis, and the issue of organ donor screening.
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