Abstract
A leading complication of leukemia therapy and stem cell transplantation is opportunistic viral infections. Infections caused by cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, varicella-zoster, Epstein-Barr, and the community respiratory viruses are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in this highly immunosuppressed population. Fortunately, a growing armamentarium is allowing more effective prophylaxis of these pathogens. This article reviews the epidemiology and prophylactic strategies available for these common opportunistic viral pathogens.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 191-201 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Adenovirus
- Antiviral agents
- Cytomegalovirus
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Herpes simplex virus
- Influenza
- Varicella-zoster virus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology