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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Virology

Background:

  • Liver transplantation carries risks, including post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD).
  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation or primary infection can trigger PTLD.
  • Accurate EBV serological assessment is crucial for managing transplant recipients.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old liver transplant recipient developed suspected EBV-associated lymphoma.
  • Pre- and post-transplant EBV serologies showed conflicting results, suggesting recent, past, and no infection at different time points.
  • EBV polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on whole blood were consistently negative.

Findings:

  • Retrospective immunoblot analysis revealed no EBV-specific IgG antibodies before or on the day of liver transplantation.
  • Slight IgG bands for anti-viral capsid antigen (VCA) and anti-EBV nuclear antigen-1 (EBNA-1) were detected five days post-transplant.
  • These findings were attributed to passive transfer of maternal or donor IgG during surgery, not endogenous EBV immunization.

Implications:

  • The study highlights potential pitfalls in interpreting EBV serology in transplant patients.
  • Passive antibody transfer can mimic active infection, necessitating careful diagnostic evaluation.
  • Reliable EBV status assessment is vital to differentiate passive transfer from true EBV infection or reactivation in immunocompromised individuals.