| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2971924 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
PVB19 is currently the predominant virus detected in heart transplant surveillance biopsy specimens, possibly representing an epidemiologic shift. Cellular rejection does not correlate with the presence or quantity of PVB19 genome in the myocardium, but children with chronic PVB19 infection have increased risk for earlier TCAD, supporting the hypothesis that PVB19 negatively affects graft survival.
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John P. MD, Mousumi MD, William J. MD, Susan W. MD, Jeffrey J. MD, John L. MD, Joseph W. MD, Corey M. RN, Sarah K. RN, Karla R. PhD, Debra L. MD, Neil E. PhD, Jeffrey A. MD,