Cytomegalovirus infection in malignant blood diseases:clinical and laboratory data in 29 patients
Bussel, A.; Danon, F.; Ferchal, F.; Pérol, Y.
Nouvelle Revue Francaise d'Hematologie 20(1): 67-76
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-4810 PMID: 209405 Document Number: 136581
Twenty-nine patients treated for malignant blood diseases developped CMV infection. Their clinical and laboratory features were studied. The results indicated that this infection apparently did not influence the prognisis of the underlying disease. The main hematological feature was pancytopenia. The data of viremia suggested active infection. A marked increase of CMV CF antibodies were observed in 27/29 patients, and the peak titers of 42% of our cases were greater than 1:1024. Homogenous Ig were detected in 7/29 patient's serum.