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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Monitoring and Management of Cytomegalovirus Reactivations After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children: Experience from a Single Pediatric Center.

Giulia Ferrando, Francesca Bagnasco, Stefano Giardino, Filomena Pierri, Sara Pestarino, Eddi Di Marco, Maria Santaniello, Elio Castagnola, Maura Faraci

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Giulia FerrandoInfectious Diseases Unit, Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.
Francesca BagnascoEpidemiology and Biostatistics, Scientific Directorate, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1601-9518
Stefano GiardinoHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.
Filomena PierriHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.
Sara PestarinoHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.
Eddi Di MarcoMolecular Medicine Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.
Maria SantanielloInfectious Diseases Unit, Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.
Elio CastagnolaInfectious Diseases Unit, Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5336-8429
Maura FaraciHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology, IRCCS Istituto G. Gaslini, 16147 Genova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5715-501X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCMV reactivation represents a frequent complication after HSCT. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of CMV reactivation in a pediatric HSCT cohort and analyze the potential impact of recipient/donor-related or transplant-related factors on this complication. Furthermore, we analyzed the management of CMV reactivation in order to purpose criteria for pre-emptive therapy.

methodsAllogeneic HSCTs, performed at IRCCS Istituto Gaslini between 2012 and 2022, were included in this analysis. CMV-DNAemia was regularly monitored. Risk stratification was based on donor/recipient serological status and additional potential risk factors were considered: haploidentical transplant; any HSCT subsequent to the first; acute and chronic GvHD; steroids; and other immunosuppressive therapies. We described also the approach for pre-emptive therapy during the period 2012-2019.

resultsA total of 214 allogeneic HSCTs were performed in 189 patients. In total, 100 (46.7%) HSCTs were complicated by at least one reactivation. CMV reactivation was significantly associated with high serological risk and steroid treatment. Pre-emptive therapy was administered in 59/69 (85.5%) HSCTs during 2012-2019. In the presence of predefined risk conditions, therapy was started at a median viremia of 2050 copies/mL. No difference was observed in OS between patients with CMV reactivation versus patients who did not present this complication.

conclusionsThese results suggest the potential effectiveness of the approach used in providing pre-emptive therapy based on viral load monitoring and individualized risk factors.

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cytomegalovirushematopoietic stem cell transplantationpre-emptive therapyviral infection

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PMID39518428
PMCPMC11544932

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