Tarrass F, Koenig JL, Leroy F, Mackaya L, Colomb H. [Transfusion-transmitted virus (TTV) and renal failure].
Nephrol Ther 2006;
2:176-82. [PMID:
16966062 DOI:
10.1016/j.nephro.2006.06.003]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2006] [Revised: 05/15/2006] [Accepted: 06/26/2006] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
In 1997, a new DNA virus, designated TTV "Transfusion Transmitted Virus", was isolated and seemed to be associated with non A-G post-transfusion hepatitis. The virus infects mainly patients at risk for parenteral exposure and hence, prone to develop chronic liver disease, as well as healthy populations worldwide. Few reports, however, have been published on the epidemiology and potential significance of TTV infection in patients with renal disease. This paper reviews, characterization of the virus, the history of its discovery, taxonomy and identification. Current status of TTV infection in patients with renal diseases are also summarised.
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