Publications by authors named "Kamala Eva"
Microbiol Spectr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hematological cancers like Leukemias and Lymphomas can weaken immune responses, increasing the risk of infections including Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), particularly in febrile patients.
- A study at the Uganda Cancer Institute found that 66% of 161 febrile hematological cancer patients had been exposed to HCMV, with 14.3% showing signs of active infection.
- The findings suggest that routine HCMV testing in these patients is crucial for timely antiviral treatment to manage infections effectively.
