Cutaneous infections from viral sources in solid organ transplant recipients. 2023

Isadora Zago Miotto, and Cyro Festa Neto, and Walmar Roncalli Pereira de Oliveira
Department of Dermatology, University of São Paulo Medical School, Av Dr Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 255, Zip Code, 05403-900, São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: isadorazmiotto@gmail.com.

Solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) are susceptible to various dermatological complications caused by long-term immunosuppressive therapy. Of these complications, viral infections are noteworthy because of their high prevalence and the potential morbidity associated with viral carcinogenesis. To evaluate the occurrence of cutaneous viral infections in SOTRs and their correlation with clinical features, transplant type, and the length and intensity of immunosuppressive therapy. This retrospective cohort study included SOTRs followed up at the Department of Dermatology in a tertiary hospital. The outcomes analyzed were the occurrence of cutaneous viral infections, including human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, molluscum contagiosum, Merkel cell carcinoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, and cytomegalovirus, and the occurrence of HPV-related neoplasms. Clinical variables, such as length and intensity of immunosuppression, type of transplanted organ, and comorbidities, were analyzed as possible risk factors for cutaneous viral infections in SOTRs. A total of 528 SOTRs were included in this study, among which 53.8% had one or more viral infections. Of these, 10% developed a virus-associated malignancy (HPV-associated carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, or Kaposi's sarcoma). The higher risk of viral infections among SOTRs was associated with cyclosporine intake (1.40-fold higher risk) and younger age at transplantation. The use of an immunosuppressive regimen, including additional drugs, was associated with a higher risk of genital HPV infection (1.50-fold higher risk for each incremental drug). The occurrence of cutaneous viral infections in SOTRs is directly associated with the duration and intensity of immunosuppressive therapy. Patients at higher risk were those taking drugs with a stronger impact on cellular immunity and/or those on an immunosuppressive regimen comprising various drugs.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007166 Immunosuppressive Agents Agents that suppress immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-CELLS or by inhibiting the activation of HELPER CELLS. While immunosuppression has been brought about in the past primarily to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, new applications involving mediation of the effects of INTERLEUKINS and other CYTOKINES are emerging. Immunosuppressant,Immunosuppressive Agent,Immunosuppressants,Agent, Immunosuppressive,Agents, Immunosuppressive
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012189 Retrospective Studies Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons. Retrospective Study,Studies, Retrospective,Study, Retrospective
D012514 Sarcoma, Kaposi A multicentric, malignant neoplastic vascular proliferation characterized by the development of bluish-red cutaneous nodules, usually on the lower extremities, most often on the toes or feet, and slowly increasing in size and number and spreading to more proximal areas. The tumors have endothelium-lined channels and vascular spaces admixed with variably sized aggregates of spindle-shaped cells, and often remain confined to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, but widespread visceral involvement may occur. Kaposi's sarcoma occurs spontaneously in Jewish and Italian males in Europe and the United States. An aggressive variant in young children is endemic in some areas of Africa. A third form occurs in about 0.04% of kidney transplant patients. There is also a high incidence in AIDS patients. (From Dorland, 27th ed & Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, pp2105-7) HHV-8 is the suspected cause. Kaposi Sarcoma,Kaposi's Sarcoma,Multiple Idiopathic Pigmented Hemangiosarcoma,Kaposis Sarcoma,Sarcoma, Kaposi's
D014777 Virus Diseases A general term for diseases caused by viruses. Viral Diseases,Viral Infections,Virus Infections,Disease, Viral,Disease, Virus,Diseases, Viral,Diseases, Virus,Infection, Viral,Infection, Virus,Infections, Viral,Infections, Virus,Viral Disease,Viral Infection,Virus Disease,Virus Infection
D016377 Organ Transplantation Transference of an organ between individuals of the same species or between individuals of different species. Grafting, Organ,Transplantation, Organ,Graftings, Organ,Organ Grafting,Organ Graftings,Organ Transplantations,Transplantations, Organ
D030361 Papillomavirus Infections Neoplasms of the skin and mucous membranes caused by papillomaviruses. They are usually benign but some have a high risk for malignant progression. HPV Infection,Human Papillomavirus Infection,HPV Infections,Human Papillomavirus Infections,Papillomavirus Infection,Papillomavirus Infection, Human,Papillomavirus Infections, Human
D066027 Transplant Recipients Individuals receiving tissues or organs transferred from another individual of the same or different species, or from within the same individual. Recipient, Transplant,Recipients, Transplant,Transplant Recipient

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