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Review
. 2014 Dec:9:53-60.
doi: 10.1016/j.coviro.2014.09.006. Epub 2014 Oct 4.

Roseoloviruses in transplant recipients: clinical consequences and prospects for treatment and prevention trials

Joshua A Hill  1 , Danielle M Zerr  2
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Review

Roseoloviruses in transplant recipients: clinical consequences and prospects for treatment and prevention trials

Joshua A Hill et al. Curr Opin Virol. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Roseoloviruses frequently reactivate in transplant recipients. We review the impact of Roseoloviruses in transplant recipients and highlight research priorities. Human herpesvirus 6A (HHV-6A) and HHV-6B were recently classified as distinct species with important differences. Both viruses can result in inherited chromosomally integrated HHV-6, which may cause complications after transplant. HHV-6B is the primary species associated with disease and appears to have pleiotropic effects on the central nervous system. Small preemptive and prophylactic studies have not shown a statistically significant impact on HHV-6 disease. Although Roseoloviruses are associated with diverse complications in transplant patients, studies providing strong evidence for a causal role are lacking. Trials focusing on prevention and treatment will be important to inform the significance of Roseolovirus reactivation.

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