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Automated Cell Enrichment of Cytomegalovirus-specific T cells for Clinical Applications using the Cytokine-capture System
Published on: October 5, 2015
Cytomegalovirus-associated thrombocytopenia treated with thrombopoietin receptor agonist
J D Simpson1, G V Matthews2,3, T A Brighton4
1Departments of Haematology, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. jock.simpson@calvarymater.org.au.
Abstract:
Symptomatic cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompetent individuals is an uncommon, yet recognised, phenomenon. This report discusses a case of CMV-associated thrombocytopenia refractory to immunomodulation and antivirals. Ultimately, a clinicopathological response was attained with eltrombopag. This is the first report of the efficacy of thrombopoietin receptor agonists in this context. This experience provides insight into possible pathogenic mechanisms of CMV-associated thrombocytopenia and presents a therapeutic option.
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