ABSTRACT
I. Introduction Viral infections in lung transplant recipients occur commonly. With the burden of lymphoid tissue present in the organ, lung transplant recipients may receive an increased burden of viruses that are latent in lymphocytes including cytomegalovirus (CMV). In addition, the lung and its epithelium interact directly with the environment increasing its exposure to additional viruses that are transmitted through this route. In this chapter, the epidemiology, risk, and impact of viral infections after lung transplantation will be discussed.
