Herpes Simplex Virus Infections In Solid Organ Transplantation
Publication Date: March 12, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
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DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES
Most HSV infections are diagnosed on clinical grounds. (, )
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Polymerase chain reaction is the preferred test for sampling lesions and CSF. (High, Strong)
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Polymerase chain reaction testing of other samples may be used as an adjunct to clinical, pathological, and other laboratory testing. (Low, Weak)
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Culture and DFA may be helpful where PCR testing is not available. Culture may be helpful when nucleoside resistance is suspected. (, )
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Early diagnosis is associated with improved outcomes. (Low, Strong)
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Title
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections In Solid Organ Transplantation
Authoring Organization
American Society of Transplantation