| Literature DB >> 22942891 |
Rajal Khan1, Pam Rudkin, Kuljit Grewal, Jennifer Leonard, Mowafak Hamodat, Jim Hutchinson, Peter Daley.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Azacitidine; CMV; Colitis
Year: 2011 PMID: 22942891 PMCID: PMC3200377 DOI: 10.1155/2011/616725
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol ISSN: 1712-9532 Impact factor: 2.471