Characteristics and outcomes among patients with community-acquired respiratory virus infections during the first year after lung transplantation

Luke D. Mahan, Rohan Kanade, Manish R. Mohanka, Srinivas Bollineni, John Joerns, Vaidehi Kaza, Fernando Torres, Ricardo M. La Hoz, Amit Banga

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Abstract

Background: The current study describes the spectrum of community-acquired respiratory infections (CARV) during the first year after lung transplantation (LT). Additionally, we elucidate variables associated with CARV, management strategies utilized, and impact on early and late outcomes. Methods: This was a retrospective study among patients transplanted between 2012 and 2015 (n = 255, mean age 55.6 ± 13.5 years, M: F 152:103). The diagnosis of CARV was based on the multiplex PCR on nasopharyngeal swab samples. Baseline characteristics, post-transplant variables, and outcomes were compared among patients with and without CARV. Results: Eighty CARV infections developed among a quarter of the study group (n = 62, 24.3%). Rhinovirus/enterovirus was the most commonly isolated CARV (n = 24) followed by coronavirus (n = 17) and RSV (n = 9). A significant proportion of episodes (43.8%) required hospitalization. The use of nasal corticosteroids and left single LT was independently associated with an increased risk of CARV. CARV infections did not impact the lung functions during the first year or the CLAD-free survival at 3 years. Conclusions: There is a significant burden of CARV infections during the first year after LT. The use of nasal corticosteroids may increase the risk of CARV infection. CARV infections did not impact outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere14140
JournalClinical Transplantation
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2021

Keywords

  • chronic lung allograft dysfunction
  • coronavirus infections
  • inhaled ribavirin
  • nasal corticosteroids

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Transplantation

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