Refractory human cytomegalovirus infection without evidence of genetic resistance in the UL-54 and UL-97 genes in a pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipient: a case report
Alejandra Pando-Caciano,
Ketty Adid Escudero-Ramirez,
Jackeline Carol Torres-Rodríguez
et al.
Abstract:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common complication in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Management of refractory CMV infections, especially in developing countries, can be challenging due to the limited availability of second and third-line antiviral drugs or alternative treatments. Here, we present a case of an 8 years-old patient diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Eight months post-diagnosis, the patient underwent TCR-αβ+/CD19+-depleted haploidentical HSCT. Both th… Show more
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