Abstract

Autologous hematopoeitic stem cell transplantion is an effective treatment option for many hematological diseases. The morbidity associated with this treatment, however, is often related to the increased risk of infection following transplant due to an immunocompromised host. Prophylactic care designed to prevent infection varies widely among institutions. In this retrospective analysis, we reviewed the prophylactic protocol for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) at Cancer Centers of the Carolinas (CCC), a regional transplant center.

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