Viral respiratory infections in BMT - A common cold is not just a cold in transplant recipients

Community acquired respiratory viruses (CARV) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant recipients (HSCT). Reported incidence of CARV in HSCT varies from 4% on early days of antigen testing to ∼40% using PCR based detection. Most commonly detected viruses are Rhinovirus/enterovirus (22-34%), followed by Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Parainfluenza on similar range. Less frequently, with important morbidity associated are Coronavirus (3-11%), Adenovirus and Human metapn eumovirus (HMPV).
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Type: Invited Presentation Source Type: research