Viral enteritis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: pathogens, clinical characteristics, and outcomes
Xuying Pei,
Hailu Sun,
Xiao-Dong Mo
et al.
Abstract:Viral enteritis is a frequent complication after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). However, data on this condition are limited, and the most frequent enteric pathogens, clinical characteristics, and patient outcomes remain unknown. To better characterize post-HSCT viral enteritis, we retrospectively analyzed 59 patients who underwent allo-HSCT and received a diagnosis of viral enteritis confirmed by intestinal biopsy specimens. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (37.3%), human herpesvirus 6 (H… Show more
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