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Summary
Hairy-cell leukemia patients face a 40% risk of serious infections, particularly pneumonia and septicemia. Splenectomy significantly reduces infection rates, while corticosteroid use increases opportunistic infections.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Hairy-cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare B-cell malignancy.
- Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in HCL patients.