Late cytomegalovirus infection after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: case reports
Rev. bras. hematol. hemoter
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35(6): 435-437, 2013. graf
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ABSTRACT
Cytomegalovirus is related to high rates of morbidity and mortality after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This report highlights the importance of adequate monitoring and management of this infection. We report on two cases of patients with late subclinical cytomegalovirus infection. These patients were monitored for antigenemia by indirect immunofluorescence assay. Active cytomegalovirus infection is most common in the first three months after transplantation however the cases reported herein show the importance of monitoring for active infection after Day +100 post-transplantation. Early detection of active infection enables quick preemptive therapy. In conclusion, we emphasize that patients with risk factors for developing severe or late cytomegalovirus disease should be monitored for more than 100 post-transplant days as late active infection is a reality.
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Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Citomegalovirus
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Trasplante de Células Madre Hematopoyéticas
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Técnica del Anticuerpo Fluorescente Indirecta
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Técnica del Anticuerpo Fluorescente Directa
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Citomegalovirus
Tipo de estudio:
Factores de riesgo
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. bras. hematol. hemoter
Asunto de la revista:
Hematología
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR
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