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Differentiating Functional Roles of Gene Expression from Immune and Non-immune Cells in Mouse Colitis by Bone Marrow Transplantation
Published on: October 1, 2012
Infection control and bone marrow transplantation
B R Mooney1, S A Reeves, E Larson
1University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City 84132.
Background:
Bone marrow transplantation for the treatment of malignancies is on the increase. Unfortunately, there are no well-validated infection control guidelines for this highly susceptible population.
Methods:
Literature was reviewed concerning infection risks and interventions to decrease risks for bone marrow transplant recipients.
Results:
Definitive information was generally lacking. However, basic "common sense" infection control recommendations for bone marrow transplantation were made in the following areas: air ventilation systems, design issues, environmental services, patient care issues, barrier precautions, nosocomial surveillance, and discharge planning. Recommendations must be tailored to each facility or setting.
Conclusion:
We conclude that validation of many of these recommendations is necessary to provide optimum care for bone marrow transplant recipients.
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