West Nile Virus Infection in Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Recipients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex During the 2012 Texas Epidemic

Abstract

Transplant recipients have a higher risk of neurologic complications from WNV infection. In areas where WNV is endemic, clinicians must have a high index of suspicion when treating patients presenting with fever, headache, and confusion. Full recovery in two of three patients suggests a potential role of IVIG therapy in controlling active WNV infection, particularly in immunosuppressed patients.