Prevention of infectious complications in pediatric HSCT. 2008

J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland. jstyczynski@cm.umk.pl

Infectious complications constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric and adult patients undergoing hematopoietic SCT (HSCT). Current guidelines and recommendations for prevention of infections in children after HSCT are presented in this mini review. The paper is based on evidence-based recommendations rated by the strength of the recommendation and the quality of the supporting evidence. Prophylaxis strategy based on risk stratification includes: (1) general infection control in hospital environment, (2) pharmacological approach related to antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents and (3) vaccination. Although most studies were carried out on adults only, some included both pediatric and adult patients. No differences in prophylaxis strategy and efficacy among age groups are reported. With changing practices, transplant teams are encouraged to review local patterns of prophylaxis strategy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007239 Infections Invasion of the host organism by microorganisms or their toxins or by parasites that can cause pathological conditions or diseases. Infection,Infection and Infestation,Infections and Infestations,Infestation and Infection,Infestations and Infections
D008297 Male Males
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000890 Anti-Infective Agents Substances that prevent infectious agents or organisms from spreading or kill infectious agents in order to prevent the spread of infection. Anti-Infective Agent,Anti-Microbial Agent,Antimicrobial Agent,Microbicide,Microbicides,Anti-Microbial Agents,Antiinfective Agents,Antimicrobial Agents,Agent, Anti-Infective,Agent, Anti-Microbial,Agent, Antimicrobial,Agents, Anti-Infective,Agents, Anti-Microbial,Agents, Antiinfective,Agents, Antimicrobial,Anti Infective Agent,Anti Infective Agents,Anti Microbial Agent,Anti Microbial Agents
D014611 Vaccination Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis. Immunization, Active,Active Immunization,Active Immunizations,Immunizations, Active,Vaccinations
D017053 Infection Control Programs of disease surveillance, generally within health care facilities, designed to investigate, prevent, and control the spread of infections and their causative microorganisms. Control, Infection

Related Publications

J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
October 2007, The Laryngoscope,
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
November 2005, Klinische Padiatrie,
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
August 1991, Journal of pediatric surgery,
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
January 1988, Klinicheskaia khirurgiia,
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
January 2022, Frontiers in pediatrics,
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
August 1988, Lancet (London, England),
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
September 1957, Sovetskaia meditsina,
J Styczynski, and L Gil, and
December 2003, Pediatric clinics of North America,
Copied contents to your clipboard!