Viral infections directly involved in kidney allograft function

Impaired kidney allograft function following ezetimibe therapy.

Although ezetimibe therapy has been shown to be effective in lowering serum cholesterol level, it has not been reported to affect serum cyclosporine level in transplant recipients. Here, we describe a kidney transplant recipient who experienced acute kidney allograft dysfunction after ezetimibe prescription. Our patient showed an increase in serum creatinine level as well as a decrease in serum...

Race and delayed kidney allograft function.

BACKGROUND Allograft survival among black recipients is poorer than among whites. Delayed allograft function is associated with a significant reduction in renal allograft survival. The relationship between delayed allograft function and black race is incompletely specified and was the focus of this investigation. METHODS A non-concurrent study of 325 recipients of cadaveric allografts followe...

Studies on Avian Viral Infections in Iran

Viral renal allograft infections: diagnostic clues and pitfalls

Investigation of intrarenal viral infections in kidney transplant recipients unveils an association between parvovirus B19 and chronic allograft injury.

BACKGROUND The relevance of viral infections in the development of allograft lesions is still unclear, although some viruses have been implicated. The present study investigated systemic and intrarenal viral infections in kidney transplant recipients and their association with the risk of acute rejection and chronic allograft injuries that are predictive of long-term dysfunction. METHODS The ...