| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3368787 | Journal of Clinical Virology | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
•HTLV-1 is rarely transmitted via kidney transplantation from donor to recipient.•We report a case of HTLV-1 myelopathy contracted by kidney transplantation.•The clinical and virus laboratory findings are presented and discussed in detail.•In contrast, two other organ recipients rapidly developed T-cell lymphoma.•The HTLV-1 status needs more attention prior to solid organ transplantation.•This is also relevant for low prevalence countries.
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Authors
Felix Gövert, Andi Krumbholz, Karsten Witt, Franziska Hopfner, Thorsten Feldkamp, Klaus Korn, Antje Knöll, Olav Jansen, Günther Deuschl, Helmut Fickenscher,