Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Manuscript ID	59333
Country	Brazil

Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Liver transplantation in patients with SARS-CoV-2: Two case reports
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Camilla Bezerra Bastos Limeira, Camila Monteiro Veras, José Hicaro Hellano Gonçalves Lima Paiva, Marina Seixas Studart e Neves, Themístocles Mesquita Teles de Carvalho, Natália Stefani de Assunção Ferreira, Alessandra Maria Mont`Alverne Pierre and Ivelise Regina Canito Brasil
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	José Hicaro Hellano Gonçalves Lima Paiva, N/A, N/A, UECE, Uece, Valdetario mota 1121, FORTALEZA 60175742, Ceara, Brazil. hellanohicaro@gmail.com
Key Words	COVID-19; Liver transplantation; Coronavirus; Pneumonia; Immunosuppressed patients; Case report
Core Tip	Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the new Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its consequences have resulted in high rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide in the first half of this year. This infection shows worse outcomes in certain populations at risk, including those with cirrhosis of any etiology. Most patients with decompensated cirrhosis have poor quality of life and high chances of progressing to death if they have high prognostic scores, such as the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease. The definitive treatment for these patients is liver transplantation. Data related to the evolution and outcome of these patients when infected with SARS-CoV-2, including those undergoing transplantation, are scarce and contributions to the literature on this topic can help the adequate management of these patients, supporting the development of additional research and even guidelines. Thus, the publication of these 2 case reports of cirrhotic patients with COVID-19 who underwent liver transplantation is justified.
Citation	Bastos Limeira CB, Veras CM, Lima Paiva JHHG, e Neves MSS, Teles de Carvalho TM, de Assunção Ferreira NS, Mont`Alverne Pierre AM, Brasil IRC. Liver transplantation in patients with SARS-CoV-2: Two case reports. World J Clin Infect Dis 2021; 11(1): 27-34

Received	2020-09-10 11:52
Peer-Review Started	2020-09-10 11:53
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2020-10-21 18:12
Revised	2020-11-07 21:11
Second Decision	2020-11-25 13:13
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2020-11-29 22:21
Articles in Press	2020-11-29 22:21
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2020-12-08 09:18
Typeset the Manuscript	2020-12-21 10:47

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