Open AccessMeasles hepatitis in a vaccinated liver transplant recipient: case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Mohiuddin Syed Adnan,
AlMaslamani Muna,
Hashim Samar,
Panthalayinitharayil Hanfa Karim,
Alkaabi Saad Rashid,
Abdulwahab Abdulwahab,
Derbala Moutaz
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.783
Subject(s) - medicine , measles , vaccination , immunology , immunity , disease , hepatitis , immune system , pathology
Key Clinical Message Measles infection, postliver transplant, may lead to a fatal graft loss. Individuals who have been previously exposed to the measles antigen may have a modified disease presentation. Although vaccination may not provide solid immunity, it ameliorates the severity of the disease.