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  • Transplantation Immunology

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  • Community-acquired respiratory virus (CARV) infections occur in 10-68% of lung transplant (LTx) patients.
  • CARV infection is linked to graft failure and chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of CARV infections post-LTx.
  • To summarize current and emerging treatment strategies for CARV in LTx recipients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on CARV infections after LTx.
  • Analysis of diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Paramyxoviridae and picornaviridae are the most common CARVs.
  • Neuraminidase inhibitors are effective for influenza; ribavirin is used off-label for paramyxoviruses.
  • No randomized trials have confirmed antiviral efficacy in reducing CARV morbidity post-LTx.

Conclusions:

  • CARV infections pose a significant risk after LTx, contributing to CLAD.
  • Novel antiviral agents targeting viral attachment and replication are under development.
  • Lung transplant recipients are a key focus for CARV research due to high morbidity.