Influenza in Liver and Kidney Transplant Recipients: Incidence and Outcomes

Abstract

Influenza is a common respiratory virus in solid organ transplant recipients that may have severe complications, including pneumonia and hospitalization. This study investigates the incidence, risk factors, and complications of influenza in a Danish cohort of kidney and liver transplant recipients over 10 consecutive influenza seasons.

Management of kidney transplant recipients for primary care practitioners

“…Immunization post-transplantation is essential for preventing a myriad of infectious diseases, albeit associated with variable immune responses [ 57 ]. Influenza vaccine is crucial due to risk of severe complications associated with an infection in kidney transplant recipients [ 58 ]. Guidelines advise standard-dose influenza vaccination for solid organ transplant recipients after 3–6 months, considering earlier administration in outbreaks and potential second doses for early effectiveness [ 59 ].…”