Late cytomegalovirus infection after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: case reports
Rev. bras. hematol. hemoter
; 35(6): 435-437, 2013. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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BR408.1
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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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Citomegalovirus
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Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas
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Técnica Indireta de Fluorescência para Anticorpo
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Técnica Direta de Fluorescência para Anticorpo
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Citomegalovirus
Tipo de estudo:
Fatores de risco
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. bras. hematol. hemoter
Assunto da revista:
Hematologia
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR