Polymicrobial bacterial or fungal infections: incidence, spectrum of infection, risk factors, and clinical outcomes from a large hematopoietic stem cell transplant center

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Trifilio ◽  
Z. Zhou ◽  
J.L. Fong ◽  
A. Zomas ◽  
D. Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Infection Risk ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Transplant Center ◽  
Infection Risk Factors

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Falls with Injury for Patients Admitted for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. S197
Author(s):  
Anne M. McDonnell ◽  
Brett Glotzbecker ◽  
Robert J. Soiffer ◽  
Joseph H. Antin ◽  
Edwin P. Alyea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Risk Factors For Falls

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Breakthrough Candidemia in 71 Hematologic Malignancy Patients and/or Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: A Single-center Retrospective Study From China, 2011–2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. S394-S399
Author(s):  
Xiao-Chen Chen ◽  
Jie Xu ◽  
De-Pei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Allogeneic Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Incidence And Mortality

Abstract Background Antifungal prophylaxis may result in breakthrough infections in hematology patients with severe agranulocytosis, with few studies assessing risk factors and clinical outcomes of breakthrough candidemia. We described the distribution of Candida species, assessed risk factors for mortality in such patients, and determined differences in the incidence and mortality of breakthrough candidemia between patients who did or did not receive an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Methods We collected clinical and microbiological data of patients with hematologic malignancies and breakthrough candidemia from a single center. Seven-day and 30-day follow-up outcomes were recorded; the incidence and mortality of breakthrough candidemia between patients who did or did not undergo an allogeneic transplant were compared. Kaplan-Meier survival estimates were used to generate survival curves, and predictors were identified using Cox regression analyses. Results Of 71 enrolled patients, 17 received allogeneic transplants. Incidences of breakthrough candidemia were 17 of 2924 (0.58%) and 54 of 12 015 (0.45%) in the transplant and nontransplant groups, respectively (P = .35). The most common isolate was Candida tropicalis, and antifungal agent combinations were the most common first-line treatment. Cumulative mortality rates of patients were 21.1% and 31.0% at days 7 and 30, respectively, and they significantly differed between both groups. Septic shock, central venous catheter removal, and granulocyte recovery were significantly associated with 7-day mortality; the latter 2 remained independent predictors of 30-day mortality. Conclusions Breakthrough candidemia-related mortality was higher in the allogeneic transplant group, although the incidence was not significantly different between the groups. Prompt and adequate antifungal treatment with catheter removal may reduce mortality.

scholarly journals RhizomucorandScedosporiumInfection Post Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplant

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dânia Sofia Marques ◽  
Carlos Pinho Vaz ◽  
Rosa Branca ◽  
Fernando Campilho ◽  
Catarina Lamelas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Invasive Fungal Infections ◽  
Unrelated Donor ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Increased Risk

Hematopoietic stem-cell transplant recipients are at increased risk of developing invasive fungal infections. This is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a 17-year-old male patient diagnosed with severe idiopathic acquired aplastic anemia who developed fungal pneumonitis due toRhizomucor sp.and rhinoencephalitis due toScedosporium apiospermum6 and 8 months after undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplant from an HLA-matched unrelated donor. Discussion highlights risk factors for invasive fungal infections (i.e., mucormycosis and scedosporiosis), its clinical features, and the factors that must be taken into account to successfully treat them (early diagnosis, correction of predisposing factors, aggressive surgical debridement, and antifungal and adjunctive therapies).

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