RSV infection complicating the therapy of pediatric malignancies: report of six cases

Medical and Pediatric Oncology
K VettenrantaU M Saarinen

Abstract

We describe a series of six patients with symptomatic respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections while receiving anticancer chemotherapy. Particularly during epidemics in the general population, RSV remains a potential cause for morbidity and even mortality among children immunocompromised through the administration of anticancer chemotherapy and especially those being transplanted. We emphasize the importance of rapid diagnostics as well as prevention of the spread of the virus in a pediatric hematology/oncology unit.

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Dec 12, 2013·Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology·Roy F ChemalyElla Ariza-Heredia
Jul 24, 2001·Medical and Pediatric Oncology·P D ColeI J Dunkel

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