Noroviral diarrhea in solid organ transplant recipients: An analysis of interventions and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Noroviral infection can lead to chronic diarrhea in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients with significant morbidity and mortality. Existing literature has described a wide spectrum of illness and has not come to a consensus on the optimal management of this condition.

Methods

We undertook a retrospective review of all adult SOT recipients between 1/1/2018 and 12/31/2020 who were diagnosed with their first episode of noroviral diarrhea (NVD). Demographic, clinical interventions, and outcomes within 6 months of diagnosis were recorded. Patients' outcomes were classified as either resolved, improved or persistent at 6 months.

Results

Seventy-nine SOT recipients were included. Thirty-eight patients (48%) had chronic diarrhea at baseline (CDB). Thirty-two p

SUBMITTER: Nair SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078479 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature