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Generation of Multivirus-specific T Cells to Prevent/treat Viral Infections after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Published on: May 27, 2011
Prevention of travel-related infections in solid organ and hematopoietic cell transplant recipients
Rita Wilson Dib1, José Henao-Cordero2, Joseph Sassine2
1Infectious Diseases Section, Department of Medicine, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.
Abstract:
The growing population of transplant survivors receiving a solid organ transplantation (SOT) or a hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and the emergence of cellular therapies are contributing to an increase in high-risk travelers to different regions of the world. Timely pretravel evaluations are essential for risk stratification and a segway to planning proper immunization, personalized antimicrobial prophylaxis, and preventative counseling based on individual medical conditions, immune status, and potential drug-drug interactions. In addition, clinicians can provide emergency and specialized medical center contacts as available. We herein review the available strategies for the prevention and management of travel-related infections in adult recipients of HCT and SOT.
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