Measles hepatitis in a vaccinated liver transplant recipient: case report and review of literature. Issue 6 (20th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohiuddin, Syed Adnan; AlMaslamani, Muna; Hashim, Samar; Panthalayinitharayil, Hanfa Karim; Alkaabi, Saad Rashid; Abdulwahab, Abdulwahab; Derbala, Moutaz
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 867
• Page End: 870
• Publication Date: 2017-04-20
• Subjects: Liver transplant -- measles -- rejection; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.783
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Measles infection, postliver transplant, may lead to a fatal graft loss. Individuals who have been previously exposed to the measles antigen may have a modified disease presentation. Although vaccination may not provide solid immunity, it ameliorates the severity of the disease. Abstract : Measles infection, postliver transplant, may lead to a fatal graft loss. Individuals who have been previously exposed to the measles antigen may have a modified disease presentation. Although vaccination may not provide solid immunity, it ameliorates the severity of the disease.