Journal of Leukemia
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Abstract

Case Report on the Prevention of an Endemic Outbreak of Influenza B on an Allogeneic Transplant Ward

Heidrich K, Boldt A, Stölzel F, Bornhäuser M, Schetelig J and Gunzer F

Respiratory tract infections pose a threat to hematopoietic stem cell recipients, increasing morbidity and mortality rates. To address this, preventive measures are of great importance. We describe the early detection of influenza B in a patient who received a recent hematopoietic transplantation, and elucidation of the transmission path using a point-of-care multiplex polymerase chain reaction panel, leading to prevention of viral spread. The use of risk-score systems and point-of-care testing should be further evaluated.