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Pneumococcal arthritis after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
N Schwella1, R Schwerdtfeger, I Schmidt-Wolf
1Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Hämatologie/Onkologie, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany.
Bone Marrow Transplantation
|August 1, 1993
Summary
This case study details pneumococcal arthritis in a teen post-allogeneic bone marrow transplant (BMT). Recurrent infections, including pneumonia, preceded the arthritis, highlighting potential preventative strategies.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) can lead to complications like graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
- Patients undergoing BMT, especially with GVHD and immunosuppression, are at increased risk for recurrent infections.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common pathogen causing infections in immunocompromised individuals.