Indolent infections in patients with hematologic malignancy: A single-center experience screening for tuberculosis and strongyloidiasis prior to cytotoxic therapy in Boston

Indolent infections in patients with hematologic malignancy: A single-center experience screening for tuberculosis and strongyloidiasis prior to cytotoxic therapy in Boston

Individuals with hematologic malignancy have increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) reactivation and Strongyloides stercoralis (SS) dissemination. However, screening prior to chemotherapy or corticosteroids is not routine. We conducted a LTBI and SS screening intervention amongst pat...

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Main Authors: K.A. Reifler, T. Francoeur Smith, G. Bodanapu, M. Fagan, D.L. Bourque, J.M. Sloan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Leukemia Research Reports
Subjects:
Disseminated strongyloidiasis
Tuberculosis reactivation
Infectious screening
Pre-immunosuppression screening
Corticosteroids risk
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213048924000797
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