Incidence and outcomes of respiratory viral infections in lung transplant recipients: a prospective study [1]
This prospective study tracked viral infections and their outcomes in lung transplant patients 2008-2011 in a single institution. Respiratory viruses were identified in 174 of 903 encounters, 34 via BAL. Viral infection rates were 14% for non-emergency visits and 34% for emergency visits. Most viral infections were associated with symptoms and with transient lung function loss.
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