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Leflunomide therapy for refractory cytomegalovirus infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.

Emily WangAnna S JanVi P DoanJill B FergusonJason C Yeh
Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2018)
Despite current strategies, refractory or recurrent cytomegalovirus infection and disease remain a clinical challenge to treat in the stem cell transplant patient population. Leflunomide used in combination with other concomitant therapies use for refractory cytomegalovirus infection in clinical practice may be a safe and effective option in the allogeneic stem cell transplant patient population.
Keyphrases
  • stem cells
  • hematopoietic stem cell
  • clinical practice
  • case report
  • stem cell transplantation
  • bone marrow
  • epstein barr virus
  • high dose
  • mesenchymal stem cells