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  • Title: Herpes viruses in transplant recipients: HSV, VZV, human herpes viruses, and EBV.
    Author: Shiley K, Blumberg E.
    Journal: Hematol Oncol Clin North Am; 2011 Feb; 25(1):171-91. PubMed ID: 21236397.
    Abstract:
    The herpes viruses are responsible for a wide range of diseases in patients following transplant, resulting from direct viral effects and indirect effects, including tumor promotion. Effective treatments and prophylaxis exist for the neurotropic herpes viruses HSV-1, HSV-2, varicella zoster virus, and possibly HHV-6. Antivirals seem to be less effective at prevention of the tumor-promoting effects of Epstein-Barr virus and HHV-8. Reduction in immunosuppression is the cornerstone to treatment of many diseases associated with herpes virus infections.
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