Nipping cytomegalovirus in the bud for umbilical cord blood transplantation.

Authors :: Paviglianiti A
Source :: British journal of haematology [Br J Haematol] 2024 Jun; Vol. 204 (6), pp. 2153-2154. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 22.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Real data confirm an excellent toxicity profile and effectiveness of letermovir prophylaxis with decreased cytomegalovirus reactivation and resistance in umbilical cord blood transplantation for both paediatric and adult patients. Commentary on: Yan et al. Letermovir prophylaxis reduced cytomegalovirus reactivation and resistance post umbilical cord blood transplantation. Br J Haematol 2024;204:2378-2389.<br /> (© 2024 British Society for Haematology and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)