Publications by authors named "Dolores C Cortes-Flores"
Article Synopsis
- Viral respiratory infections significantly affect pediatric patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates.
- A study conducted from 2017 to 2019 found that over half of 54 HSCT patients had viral airway infections, with the most common viruses being influenza, human rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
- The findings highlight the need for preventive strategies and timely treatment to manage these infections, which resulted in complications like supplemental oxygen use, mechanical ventilation, ICU admissions, and mortality in some cases.*
Introduction: Osteopetrosis is a rare hereditary bone dysplasia characterized by insufficient osteoclast activity that results in increased bone mineral density. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can reverse skeletal abnormalities and restore hematopoiesis.
Clinical Case: We present the case of a 3-year and 2-month-old male patient with the diagnosis of osteopetrosis.