| Literature DB >> 20466275 |
Kevin Shiley1, Emily Blumberg.
Abstract
The herpes viruses are responsible for a wide range of diseases in patients following transplant, resulting from direct viral effects and indirect effects, including tumor promotion. Effective treatments and prophylaxis exist for the neurotropic herpes viruses HSV-1, HSV-2, varicella zoster virus, and possibly HHV-6. Antivirals seem to be less effective at prevention of the tumor-promoting effects of Epstein-Barr virus and HHV-8. Reduction in immunosuppression is the cornerstone to treatment of many diseases associated with herpes virus infections. Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20466275 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2010.01.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Dis Clin North Am ISSN: 0891-5520 Impact factor: 5.982