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Viral Encephalitides Including Rabies and Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus: Impact in Transplant Donors and Recipients

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This chapter is a review of rare yet clinically relevant viral encephalitides that have been transmitted from organ donors to recipients. We will discuss the potential pitfalls in diagnosing and managing these illnesses and also discuss the challenges and next steps to better outcomes from these infections.

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    Aalok Khole & Nicole M. Theodoropoulos

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Khole, A., Theodoropoulos, N.M. (2020). Viral Encephalitides Including Rabies and Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus: Impact in Transplant Donors and Recipients. In: Morris, M.I., Kotton, C.N., Wolfe, C. (eds) Emerging Transplant Infections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01751-4_42-1

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