Progress in the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation

Nouv Rev Fr Hematol (1978). 1994:36 Suppl 1:S89-90.

Abstract

There has been substantial progress in preventing and treating CMV infection. Prophylaxis with CMV screened blood products, IVIG and antiviral drugs (high dose acyclovir and/or Ganciclovir) considerably reduce the incidence of CMV disease and nearly eliminate CMV pneumonia after allogeneic BMT.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / etiology
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Transplantation, Homologous

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral