Abstract
Chromosomally integrated human herpesvirus 6 (ciHHV-6) can be transmitted via allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. To date, only a few cases have been reported. Here, we report a case identified as transmission of ciHHV-6 via cord blood transplantation. Distinguishing transmission of ciHHV-6 from HHV-6 reactivation in cases with high titer of HHV-6 DNA load after transplantation is important to prevent unnecessary exposure to antiviral drugs that could be toxic.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e12636 |
Journal | Transplant Infectious Disease |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01-02-2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Transplantation
- Infectious Diseases