Abstract
Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease is a major complication following solid-organ transplant. We summarize the relation of Epstein-Barr virus to this complication and discuss its treatment in pediatric patients.
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / immunology
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / pathology
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / therapy
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / virology*
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Herpesvirus 4, Human / immunology
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Herpesvirus 4, Human / pathogenicity*
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
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Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
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Lymphoproliferative Disorders / immunology
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Lymphoproliferative Disorders / pathology
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Lymphoproliferative Disorders / therapy
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Lymphoproliferative Disorders / virology*
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Virus Activation