Pulmonary infections in bone marrow transplantation: The Hong Kong experience

M. S.M. Ip; K. Y. Yuen; E. K.W. Chiu; J. C.K. Chan; W. K. Lam; T. K. Chan

doi:10.1159/000196396

Pulmonary infections in bone marrow transplantation: The Hong Kong experience

M. S.M. Ip, K. Y. Yuen, E. K.W. Chiu, J. C.K. Chan, W. K. Lam, T. K. Chan

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Abstract

The pattern of pulmonary infections in 59 consecutive bone marrow transplantations in Hong Kong was reviewed. Compared with published data from other marrow transplant units, we had a lower incidence of cytomegalovirus pneumonitis (1.7%) and a higher incidence of mycobacterial infections (5%). The latter is probably related to the high background prevalence of tuberculosis in the local population. Treatment with antituberculous drugs was effective.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	80-83
Number of pages	4
Journal	Respiration
Volume	62
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000196396
Publication status	Published - 1995
Externally published	Yes

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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Bone marrow transplant
Pulmonary infections

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