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Measles: a rare communicable disease in a child with renal transplantation
Süleyman Kalman1, Sevcan A Bakkaloglu, Ozan Ozkaya
1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Besevler 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract:
Measles is a rare communicable disease which may be fatal in renal transplant patients. Herein we present a patient with renal transplantation who had measles and who subsequently developed subacute measles encephalitis 4 months later. We recommend all children with chronic renal failure be vaccinated against measles before transplantation.
Insights
Measles infection can be fatal in kidney transplant recipients. Vaccinating children with chronic kidney disease against measles before transplantation is recommended to prevent severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Virology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Measles is a highly contagious viral illness.
- Renal transplant recipients are a vulnerable population due to immunosuppression.
- Chronic renal failure increases susceptibility to severe infections.
Observation:
- A case of a renal transplant patient who contracted measles is presented.
- The patient developed subacute measles encephalitis four months post-infection.
Findings:
- Measles infection poses a significant mortality risk in renal transplant patients.
- Subacute measles encephalitis is a potential severe neurological complication following measles in this population.
Implications:
- Routine measles vaccination is crucial for children with chronic renal failure prior to kidney transplantation.
- Proactive immunization strategies can mitigate the risk of severe measles and its complications in immunocompromised patients.
- This case highlights the importance of vaccination in preventing life-threatening infections in transplant candidates.