Complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Bacterial infections

Bacterial infections remain a common complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), especially in the pre-engraftment phase. The risk of bacterial infections is mainly related to neutropenia, mucositis, and the presence of vascular lines. Most parts of the world have witnessed a shi...

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Main Authors: Ali S. Omrani, Reem S. Almaghrabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658387617300560