| Title | Acute Liver Failure Due to Echovirus 9 Associated With Persistent B-Cell Depletion From Rituximab. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Bajema KL, Simonson PD, Greninger AL, Çoruh B, Pottinger PS, Bhattacharya R, Liou IW, Jalikis FG, Fligner CL, Rakita RM |
| Journal | Open Forum Infect Dis |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | ofx174 |
| Date Published | 2017 Summer |
| ISSN | 2328-8957 |
| Abstract | We describe a case of fatal acute liver failure due to echovirus 9 in the setting of persistent B-cell depletion and hypogammaglobulinemia 3 years after rituximab therapy. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing further specified the etiologic agent. Early recognition may provide an opportunity for interventions including intravenous immunoglobulin and liver transplantation. |
| DOI | 10.1093/ofid/ofx174 |
| Alternate Journal | Open Forum Infect Dis |
| PubMed ID | 28948184 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC5604094 |
| Grant List | T32 AI007044 / AI / NIAID NIH HHS / United States |
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Paul Simonson, M.D., Ph.D.