Herpes zoster after autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation without antiviral prophylaxis

Br J Haematol. 2019 Sep;186(6):e195-e197. doi: 10.1111/bjh.16072. Epub 2019 Jun 25.
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Keywords: autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation; herpes zoster antiviral prophylaxis; infectious disease.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage*
  • Autografts
  • Carmustine / administration & dosage
  • Cytarabine / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Herpes Zoster / etiology
  • Herpes Zoster / mortality*
  • Herpes Zoster / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Melphalan / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Podophyllotoxin / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Cytarabine
  • Podophyllotoxin
  • Melphalan
  • Carmustine

Supplementary concepts

  • BEAM protocol