Risk Factors of BK Virus Cystitis in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation-a Retrospective Monocentric Study

Conclusion: BKV HC was observed in 25.1% of patients. Exposition to cyclophosphamide, young age, corticosteroids therapy and bacterial cystitis are potential risk factors of BKV HC. Surprisingly, young age was not expected as risk factor.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Kaphan, E., Germi, R., Carre, M., Bulabois, C.-E., Bailly, S., Cahn, J.-Y., Thiebaut-Bertrand, A. Tags: 721. Clinical Allogeneic Transplantation: Conditioning Regimens, Engraftment, and Acute Transplant Toxicities: Poster II Source Type: research