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[|Human|] I had a living donor kidney transplant in June 2012.  The donor has genital herpes.  Can this be transmitted through the transplanted kidney.  I have noticed a small painful sore on my penis and have outbreaks of small, oozing rash that too are painful and then scab over and heal on various areas of my midsection.  If this is possible I will mention it t o my nephrologist in my quarterly visit this coming week.  Thanks
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Despite great advances in organ transplantation in the last four decades, herpesvirus infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality for a majority of transplant recipients. Central to all herpesvirus infections is the viruses ability to establish latent, nonproductive infections which can be reactivated at later times in the hosts' life, resulting in recurrent infections and associated diseases. While improvements in immunosuppressive Chat Doctor. Hope this helps