Donor-Derived West Nile Virus Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients, France, 2025

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aurélie Truffot, Anne-Sophie Montcuquet, Gilda Grard, Laura Pezzi, Raphaelle Klitting, Gabriel Clavel, Sylvain Trincal, Paolo Malvezzi, Lionel P. E. Rostaing, Lara Meyer, Stéphanie Diéterlé, Sophie Lucas Samuel
+10 more Vincent Foulongne, Laura Le Fleur, Patricia Pavese, Gaël Pradel, Florian Franke, Syria Laperche, Julien Lupo, Anne Signori-Schmuck, Raphaële Germi, Patrice Morand
DOI: 10.3201/eid3202.251569
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

We report 2 cases of donor-derived West Nile virus infection in kidney transplant recipients in France. Both recipients had mild disease develop and recovered without sequelae. A more proactive screening strategy in France, particularly during periods of highest risk for West Nile virus circulation, would help reduce risk for donor-derived infections.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Economic Growth and Development

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
2
Pages
281–284
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN