Khan, Rajal and Pudkin, Pam and Grewal, Kuljit and Leonard, Jennifer and Hamodat, Mowafak and Hutchinson, Jim and Daley, Peter (2011) Cytomegalovirus Colitis Following Azacitidine Therapy. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 22 (3). e21-e23. ISSN 1918-1493
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Abstract
The present report describes the first recognized case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis following azacitidine therapy. A 66-year-old woman with myelodysplastic syndrome developed CMV colitis, which responded to treatment with ganciclovir. Currently, patients receiving azacitidine do not undergo CMV testing, or receive prophylaxis or CMV-free blood products; however, this policy needs to be revised.
Item Type: | Article |
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URI: | http://research.library.mun.ca/id/eprint/12011 |
Item ID: | 12011 |
Additional Information: | Memorial University Open Access Author's Fund |
Keywords: | Azacitidine, CMV, Colitis |
Department(s): | Medicine, Faculty of |
Date: | 2011 |
Date Type: | Publication |
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