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[Pathogenetic mechanisms in the onset of infectious complications in chronic myeloid leukemia]
Gematologiia I Transfuziologiia
|September 1, 1993
Abstract:
Out of 177 patients with advanced chronic myeloid leukemia infectious complications developed in 23.66%. The chief reason for emergence of bacterial processes in chronic myeloid leukemia is attributed to qualitative and quantitative insufficiency of phagocytizing and immunocompetent cells provoking disturbance of cooperative interaction between lymphocytes and neutrophils.
Insights
In advanced chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), infectious complications affect 23.66% of patients. This is primarily due to immune cell deficiencies impairing the body's ability to fight bacterial infections.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Oncology
Context:
- Advanced chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm.
- Infectious complications pose a significant threat to CML patients.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence of infectious complications in advanced chronic myeloid leukemia.
- To identify the underlying causes of bacterial infections in these patients.
Summary:
- Infectious complications developed in 23.66% of 177 patients with advanced CML.
- Bacterial infections in CML are mainly caused by insufficient phagocytic and immunocompetent cells.
- This insufficiency disrupts the interaction between lymphocytes and neutrophils, compromising immune response.
Impact:
- Highlights the high risk of infections in advanced CML.
- Underscores the critical role of immune cell function in CML pathogenesis.
- Informs potential therapeutic strategies targeting immune deficiencies in CML patients.