Abstract
Viral infections are some of the most frequent complications in patients with hematologic malignancies are viral infections. Infections caused by cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, hepatitis B virus and influenza virus are associated with high morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population. Fortunately, a growing number of antiviral medications and vaccines are allowing for more effective prophylaxis against these pathogens. This article reviews the epidemiology and prophylactic strategies available for these opportunistic viral pathogens.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 27-33 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Anti-viral agents
- Cytomegalovirus
- Hematologic malignancy
- Hepatitis B virus
- Herpes simplex virus
- Influenza virus
- Varicella zoster virus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmacology
