title: Acute graft-versus-host disease.
abstract: Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) continues to be a problem in allogeneic transplantation. Recent advances in the understanding of the induction and propagation of GVHD have lead to new transplant strategies and treatment of aGVHD. This overview covers the basic pathophysiology, prophylaxis and treatment of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bolaños-Meade
authors.forename: Georgia B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Vogelsang
mesh_terms: D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000276:immunology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans