Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Recipients. (July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Travi, Giovanna; Pergam, Steven A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of intensive care medicine. Volume 29:Number 4(2014:Jul./Aug.)
• Page Start: 200
• Page End: 212
• Publication Date: 2014-07
• Subjects: cytomegalovirus -- CMV pneumonia -- hematopoietic cell transplant -- antiviral -- prevention; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Critical Care -- Periodicals; Soins intensifs -- Périodiques; Soins intensifs; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.02805
• DOI: 10.1177/0885066613476454
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0885-0666

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a frequently encountered infection following hematopoietic cell transplantation, and tissue invasive pneumonia is a dreaded complication of the virus in this population. In this review of CMV pneumonia, we address epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, current therapy, and strategies to prevent the development of CMV. We also review emerging treatment and prevention options for this challenging disease.