Viral infections associated with bone marrow transplantation.
Bone marrow transplantation is complicated by a sequential occurrence of viral infections, the predictability of which influences disease management. Among these infections are herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, varicella zoster virus, Epstein-Barr virus, respiratory viral infections, hepatitis viral infections, and gastrointestinal infections. The approach to the treatment and prevention of these infections is discussed.
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Division of Pediatrics, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California.
D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000209:etiology; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000209:etiology; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000209:etiology; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human; D006801:Humans; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology; D014412:Tumor Virus Infections / Q000209:etiology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*