Infectious complications in multiple myeloma receiving autologous stem cell transplantation in the past 10  years.

In conclusion, infection was the main cause of in-hospital mortality in patients who underwent autoSCT. Bacteremia was the most common type of microbiologically confirmed infection, and was associated with higher beta-2 microglobulin levels and previous bortezomib treatment.
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Source: International Journal of Hematology - August 20, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Park H, Youk J, Kim HR, Koh Y, Kwon JH, Yoon SS, Park S, Choe PG, Kim NJ, Oh MD, Park WB, Kim I Tags: Int J Hematol Source Type: research