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Torque Teno Virus: any pathological role in liver transplanted patients?
Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation - 1 Oct 2008
Burra Patrizia, Masier Annalisa, Boldrin Caterina, Calistri Arianna, Andreoli Elisabetta, Senzolo Marco, Zorzi Manuel, Sgarabotto Dino, Guido Maria, Cillo Umberto, Canova Daniele, Bendinelli Mauro, Pistello Mauro, Maggi Fabrizio, Palù Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
Few studies have been performed on the prevalence of Torque Teno Virus (TTV) infection in liver transplant (LT) recipients. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, viremia and genogroup pattern of TTV among LT patients and to ascertain whether TTV causes liver damage in liver transplanted patients with biochemical and histological changes of unknown origin. Twenty-five patients were evaluated before...
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