Myelitis associated with human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) after allogeneic cord blood transplantation

Takehiko Mori, Ai Mihara, Rie Yamazaki, Takayuki Shimizu, Yoshinobu Aisa, Shigeaki Suzuki, Yasuo Ikeda, Shinichiro Okamoto

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Abstract

Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) has been recognized as 1 of the pathogens causing central nervous system diseases such as encephalitis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We here report 2 patients who developed HHV-6-associated myelitis soon after allogeneic cord blood transplantation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)276-278
Number of pages3
JournalScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume39
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Mar 5

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Microbiology(all)
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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