Epidemiology of parvovirus B19 and anemia among kidney transplant recipients: A meta-analysis

Conclusion: The overall estimated incidence of positive parvovirus B19 DNA after KTX is 10.3%. Among KTx with anemia, the incidence rate of positive parvovirus B19 DNA is 27.4%. The incidence of positive parvovirus B19 DNA does not seem to decrease overtime.

Source: Urology Annals - July 16, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Charat Thongprayoon Nadeen J Khoury Tarun Bathini Narothama Reddy Aeddula Boonphiphop Boonpheng Ploypin Lertjitbanjong Kanramon Watthanasuntorn Napat Leeaphorn Supavit Chesdachai Aldo Torres-Ortiz Wisit Kaewput Jackrapong Bruminhent Michael A Mao Wisit Ch Source Type: research