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September 29, 2025African Journal of Biological SciencesOpen Access

Co-infections by EBV, CMV, and Helicobacter pylori are highly frequent in liver transplant recipients

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GHGhada S. HassanMNMohamed NasrEHEhsan Hassan

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Observational study reports high co-infection rates of EBV and CMV with H. pylori in liver transplant recipients, indicating infection risk.

Key Points

  • About 53.5% of liver transplant recipients tested positive for H. pylori infection, and significant co-infections were noted.
  • Among those with H. pylori, 34.8% were found to have the CagA virulence gene, suggesting potential pathogenic implications.
  • The study followed 43 HCV-positive liver transplant patients, using PCR and antibody screening to assess multiple infections.
  • Understanding these co-infections is crucial for better patient management and improving outcomes for liver transplant recipients.

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Hassan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68da58dcc1728099cfd11342https://doi.org/10.21608/ajbs.2025.422234.1133
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