Intravenous Cidofovir Research Articles

A randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation phase I/II multicenter trial of low-dose cidofovir for BK polyomavirus nephropathy.

BK polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) is an important cause of allograft dysfunction and failure in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and there are no proven effective treatments. Case reports and in vitro data support the potential activity of cidofovir against BK polyomavirus (BKPyV). We report the results of a phase I/II, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized dose-escalation trial of cidofovir in KTRs with biopsy-confirmed BKPyVAN and estimated glomerular filtration rate ≥30mL/min. Intravenous cidofovir (0.25mg/kg/dose or 0.5mg/kg/dose) or placebo was administered on days 0, 7, 21, and 35, with final follow-up through day 49. The trial was prematurely discontinued due to slow accrual after 22 KTRs had completed the study. Cidofovir was safe and tolerated at the doses and duration studied. The proportion of subjects with any adverse event (AE) was similar between groups (9/14 [64%] in the combined cidofovir dose groups and 6/8 [75%] in the placebo group); 84% of AEs were mild. BKPyV DNAemia reduction by day 49 was similar between groups (>1 log10 reduction in (2/9 [22.2%] of 0.25mg/kg group, 1/5 [20%] of 0.5mg/kg group, and 2/8 [25%] of placebo group). These preliminary results indicate that low-dose cidofovir was safe and tolerated but had no significant BKPyV-specific antiviral effect in KTRs with BKPyVAN.

Pritelivir for the treatment of nucleoside analogue–resistant orolabial herpes simplex virus 2 in a person living with HIV

Background: Nucleoside analogue–resistant herpes simplex virus infections are increasingly observed especially in immunocompromised patients. Currently, other options for treatment such as foscarnet and cidofovir are limited by difficulty of administration and significant risk of toxicity. Our report describes use of pritelivir, a novel helicase-primase inhibitor, in the treatment of nucleoside analogue–refractory orolabial HSV-2 infection. Methods: In 2017, a 53-year-old male with HIV on therapy presented with swelling of the right upper lip and a solid lesion inferior to the right nostril. Biopsy revealed cytopathic effects and immunohistochemistry staining confirming herpes simplex virus infection. The patient received multiple treatment courses including nucleoside analogue therapy, topical and intravenous foscarnet and cidofovir, and topical imiquimod but these failed to establish a significant and durable therapeutic response. Results: A swab of the lesion tested positive for HSV-2 via PCR. Subsequent genotyping revealed a M183X mutation in UL23 expected to convey resistance to acyclovir and penciclovir. The patient was started on oral pritelivir 400 mg once followed by 100 mg daily for 27 days, obtained through Health Canada's Special Access Program, resulting in near complete resolution of the lesion. Conclusion: Pritelivir is a novel helicase-primase inhibitor that appears to be an attractive option for management of resistant herpes simplex infections due to its unique mechanism, excellent oral bioavailability, and minimal toxicity. To our knowledge, this is the first described case of treatment of nucleoside analogue–resistant orolabial herpes simplex 2 infection with pritelivir and the first documented use of pritelivir in Canada.

Risk factors for mortality in children with hemorrhagic cystitis after hematopoietic transplant

Hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a devastating complication of bone marrow (BMT) and stem cell transplant (SCT). Much of the literature has focused on exclusively adult patient populations, with limited evidence regarding risk factors for mortality and morbidity among pediatric HC patients. To examine factors associated with all-cause mortality in children with HC after BMT/SCT. The Pediatric Health Information System database was queried for patients with ICD-9/10 codes for hematopoietic transplant and gross hematuria, hematuria unspecified, or cystitis with hematuria. Multivariable logistic regression examined association of medical and surgical interventions frequently employed for hemorrhagic cystitis with mortality and genitourinary morbidity, defined as having received instillation of any bladder medication or having undergone any genitourinary procedure. A total of 811 patients, mean age of 12.4 years and 62% male, were included. Primary diagnosis included 388 (49%) leukemia/lymphoma, 182 (22%) blood dyscrasia, 99 (12%) solid organ tumor, 27 (3%) metabolic disease, 115 (14%) unknown. Transplant type included 377 (46%) bone marrow, 329 (41%) stem cell, 105, and (13%) unknown. Performing any bladder instillation (p<0.0001) or any type of GU procedure (p<0.0001) was significantly associated with mortality. On multivariate analysis, dialysis (OR=10.7, 95% CI=5.7-20.2), genitourinary morbidity (OR=4, 95% CI=2.2-6.8) and intravenous cidofovir (OR=2.0, 95% CI=1.2-3.3) were significantly associated with all cause mortality. Having an underlying diagnosis of blood dyscrasia was protective against mortality (OR=0.425, CI=0.205-0.88). In this large retrospective study evaluating factors associated with mortality in children with HC, all cause mortality was found to be 11%. This is probably an underrepresentation of true mortality in this population, as many patients discharged from the hospital likely die outside the hospital at home or hospice care. This study supports the current literature that invasive GU procedures are not associated with increased survival in patients with severe HC. This study is limited by retrospective use of a billing database that has the potential for errors in data entry and missing data. Patients who were discharged from the hospital were not captured by the PHIS which only collects data from inpatient stays. Patients with HC who received dialysis, intravenous cidofovir, or underwent GU intervention had significantly higher all-cause mortality. High grade HC is a marker of disease severity and efforts should be made by urologists and oncologists to maximize quality of life and limit futile treatments in this patient population.

Safety of Cidofovir Treatment for Suspected or Confirmed Adenovirus Infection in Immunocompetent Pediatric Population.

Cidofovir (CDV), a nucleoside phosphonate analogue, exhibits activity against severe cytomegalovirus and adenoviral (ADV) infection. Nevertheless, reports of elevated nephrotoxicity rates limited its use to highly vulnerable cases, mainly immunocompromised children with fulminant infection. Limited data exists regarding CDV safety in immunocompetent children. To evaluate CDV-related toxicity, mainly nephrotoxicity, in immunocompetent children with severe ADV/cytomegalovirus infection. We conducted a retrospective review of medical records for all immunocompetent children under 18 years of age treated with intravenous CDV from January 2005 to December 2019. Among the 23 patients identified, 21 were diagnosed with severe ADV infection. Median age was 15 months. Twenty-one (91%) children were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. Eighteen patients (78%) received standard CDV protocol (5 mg/kg CDV weekly for 2 weeks), 4 (17%) according to nephroprotective low-dose protocol and 1 patient transitioned. The median duration of CDV treatment was 14 days (range: 1-21 days). All patients received hyperhydration and probenecid with each infusion. Acute kidney injury was recorded in 1 patient (with concurrent septic shock) during CDV treatment. Two children exhibited acute kidney injury before CDV initiation, but renal function normalized during CDV treatment. One patient developed transient neutropenia (600 cells/L), apparently as a result of sepsis. No other major adverse effects were noted. Mortality rate was 3/23 (13%), unrelated to CDV toxicity. Our findings suggest that CDV-related nephrotoxicity rate in immunocompetent children may be lower than previously reported, perhaps lower than in the severely immunocompromised population.

Cidofovir in Severe Hypoxemic Adenoviral Pneumonia.

The authors present a 16-mo-old boy with flu like symptoms, not responding to supportive management and progressed to severe hypoxemic pneumonia. Adenovirus was detected in the nasopharyngeal aspirate. He showed rapid improvement after intravenous cidofovir administration.

Nasal monkeypox virus infection successfully treated with cidofovir in a patient newly diagnosed with HIV

Monkeypox (MPXV) usually causes a mild and self-limited infection. To date there are no data about cidofovir for the treatment for MPXV in humans. We report a case of a 25years-old Brazilian man with a concurrent diagnosis of acute HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, primary syphilis and MPXV infection with a nasal lesion successfully treated with intravenous cidofovir.

CT-321 Uncommon Viral Infections in Patients Treated With CAR-T Cell Therapy: Concurrent Adenovirus and BK Virus Infection in a Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patient Within 30 Days After Receiving Brexucabtagene Autoleucel

Chimeric antigen receptor-T (CAR-T) cell therapy has emerged as an immunotherapy option for several hematological malignancies. Patients treated with CAR-T cell therapy are immunocompromised and prone to infections. However, limited data exist regarding prophylaxis and management strategies, which vary among institutions. We report a single-institution experience of adenovirus (AdV) infection treatment following CAR-T cell therapy. Case report. Academic referral center. A 67-year-old man with high-risk mantle cell lymphoma previously treated with chemoimmunotherapy and ibrutinib received brexucabtagene autoleucel for refractory disease. Treatment was complicated by grade 2 immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), warranting corticosteroid treatment that was tapered over 4 weeks, and cytokine release syndrome (CRS), resolved with tocilizumab. The patient was admitted within 30 days post-CAR-T cell therapy with pancytopenia and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. His only symptoms were fatigue and malaise. A respiratory viral panel was positive for AdV. Further infectious testing revealed AdV viremia at 128,000 copies/mL and viruria at 7.10E+07 copies/mL, as well as BK viremia at 5,200 copies/mL and viruria >62,800,000 copies/mL. The patient was initially treated with intravenous immune globulin and then started on intravenous cidofovir 1 mg/kg with pre- and post-hydration. Adenovirus and BK virus levels were monitored in blood and urine weekly. Cidofovir was continued until the plasma level of AdV was <400 copies/mL on two separate occasions. AdV viremia and viruria, BK virus viremia and viruria, symptoms. Viral levels of AdV steadily decreased over 3 weeks to <190 copies/mL in plasma and 5200 copies/mL in urine. No new symptoms other than intermittent hematuria were noted. BK virus plasma levels increased temporarily, but fluoroquinolones were not given due to allergy and scarce evidence of their efficacy. Immunosuppression in patients receiving CAR-T cell therapy is multifactorial. CRS and ICANS are common acute toxicities that frequently require treatment with immunosuppressive agents. Prolonged use of corticosteroids has been identified as a predictor of infection after CAR-T cell therapy. Clinical trials addressing appropriate infection prophylaxis and treatment in this population are needed.

Daily low dose intravesical cidofovir for the treatment of BK virus associated hemorrhagic cystitis after allogeneic stem cell transplantation

IntroductionBK virus associated hemorrhagic cystitis(BKV-AHC) is a serious complication observed after allogeneic stem cell transplantation and the current therapeutic options are scarce with substantial renal side effects. Although the guidelines recommend intravenous cidofovir application with caution to nephrotoxicity, there are few studies which investigated intravesical administration and reported similar therapeutic results with less renal side effects. Methods: We administered low dose, daily and consecutive (75 mg/day, for 5 days) intravesical cidofovir to 25 patients with BKV-AHC that developed after (ASCT). Results: The response rate in our cohort was 92% and relapse was not encountered in 84% of the patient population during one year of follow-up. The median BK urine viral load significantly decreased from 260,000,000 IU/mL to 53,000,000 IU/mL after a week of treatment (p = 0.0001). Rise in serum creatinine was observed in 5 patients during treatment and post-treatment nephrotoxicity was seen in only 1 patient. Conclusions: Daily low dose intravesical cidofovir might be an effective treatment option for BKV-AHC after ASCT with favorable less systemic side effects.

Vaccination for Monkeypox Virus Infection in Humans: A Review of Key Considerations.

Monkeypox virus infection in humans (MVIH) is currently an evolving public health concern given that >3000 MVIH cases have been reported in >50 countries globally, and the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency on 23 July 2022. Adults (≥16 years old) usually have mild disease in contemporary studies, with a pooled case fatality rate of 0.03% (1/2941 cases). In comparison, poorer outcomes have been reported in children <16 years old (pooled case fatality rate 19% (4/21 cases)), immunocompromised patients, and pregnant women, with high rates of fetal demise in this group. Monkeypox-specific treatments include oral or intravenous tecovirimat, intravenous or topical cidofovir, oral brincidofovir, and vaccinia immunoglobulin, but the overall risk–benefit balance of monkeypox-specific treatment is unclear. Two effective vaccines exist for the prevention of MVIH: modified vaccinia Ankara and ACAM2000. Most probably, vaccination will be a key strategy for mitigating MVIH given the current rapid global spread of monkeypox, the existence of efficacious vaccines, and the uncertain risk–benefit profile of current antivirals. Priority groups for vaccination should include healthcare workers at high risk for occupational exposure, immunocompromised patients, and children. Vaccination strategies include pre-exposure vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, and ring vaccination of close contacts.

Analysis of Hemorrhagic Cystitis and BK Viremia in Children after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Purpose: Hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) which occurs in 9%–31% of recipients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Various treatment approaches have been applied for such as conservative treatments (hydration, analgesic agents, antibiotics), intravesical treatments (bladder irrigation, hyaluronic acid, and prostaglandin E), intravenous or intravesical antiviral agents, hyperbaric oxygen, and surgical treatments. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included two hundred thirty-three children who underwent HSCT in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation unit between April 2010 and June 2017. Results: Ten patients (4.2%) developed HC. The mean age of patients was 12.8 years and the mean duration of the onset of HC was 20 days. Urine and blood BK polyomavirus were positive in nine and four patients, respectively. Six patients received intravesical hyaluronic acid, three patients received intravesical prostaglandin E, three patients received intravenous ganciclovir, two patients received intravenous and/or intravesical cidofovir and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. The mean time of recovery from hematuria was 43 days. This study showed that the BK polyomavirus has an important role in the development of HC in HSCT patients, as in harmony with the literature. HC has been successfully treated in eight patients with supportive measures and/or intravesical hyaluronic acid. Conclusions: BK polyomavirus plays an important role in the development of HC pediatric patients. Intravesical hyaluronic acid, besides supportive measures, was effective for the treatment of HC and hyperbaric oxygen may be reserved for refractory cases.

Intravenous cidofovir as an adjuvant therapy for recurrent upper airway papillomatosis with lung involvement in a child

Intravenous cidofovir as an adjuvant therapy for recurrent upper airway papillomatosis with lung involvement in a child

Current Status, Prevention and Treatment of BK Virus Nephropathy.

All renal transplant recipients should undergo a regular screening for BK viral (BKV) viremia. Gradual reduction of immunosuppression is recommended in patients with persistent plasma BKV viremia for 3 weeks after the first detection, reflecting the presence of probable or suspected BKV-associated nephropathy. Reduction of immunosuppression is also a primary intervention in biopsy proven nephropathy associated with BKV (BKVN). Thus, allograft biopsy is not required to treat patients with BKV viremia with stabilized graft function. There is a lack of proper randomised clinical trials recommending treatment in the form of switching from tacrolimus to cyclosporin-A, from mycophenolate to mTOR inhibitors or leflunomide, or the additive use of intravenous immunoglobulins, leflunomide or cidofovir. Fluoroquinolones are not recommended for prophylaxis or therapy. There are on-going studies to evaluate the possibility of using a multi-epitope anti-BKV vaccine, administration of BKV-specific T cell immunotherapy, BKV-specific human monoclonal antibody and RNA antisense oligonucleotides. Retransplantation after allograft loss due to BKVN can be successful if BKV viremia is definitively removed, regardless of allograft nephrectomy.

Neonatal Adenoviral Myocarditis – A Case Report and Review of Literature

Adenoviruses are DNA viruses that typically cause mild self-limited disease mostly involving the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract or conjunctiva. Typical respiratory symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, cough, and sore throat but rare associations with severe disease such as myocarditis have been reported. Current treatment options are limited to usage of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIGs) or antiviral agent Cidofovir, however usage of the latter is limited due to reports on drug induced adverse reactions. In this case report we describe an infant with severe myocarditis in whom Adenovirus was revealed to be the identifiable cause. The infant was treated with IVIG which is believed to act as an immunomodulatory agent. The infant recovered completely. Our conclusion is that patients with myocarditis caused by adenovirus are likely to benefit from early treatment with IVIGs.

Native BK virus nephropathy in lung transplant: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACTClassically described in renal allografts, BK virus nephropathy is increasingly recognized in native kidneys of other non-renal solid organ transplants. We discuss a 68-year-old woman with a history of bilateral lung transplant referred for worsening renal function, confirmed to have BK virus nephropathy by biopsy with a serum BK virus polymerase chain reaction of over 59 million copies/mL. She was managed with a reduction in immunosuppression and intravenous cidofovir with no improvement in her clinical parameters. The seven prior reported cases of polyoma virus nephropathy in lung transplant recipients are reviewed, and the challenges of screening and management are discussed.

ACUTE RETINAL NECROSIS: Difference in Outcome by Viral Type and Options for Antiviral Therapy.

To investigate differences in outcomes of acute retinal necrosis with confirmed viral polymerase chain reaction between viral types and highlight different treatment options. The study evaluated 22 eyes in 18 patients of polymerase chain reaction-positive acute retinal necrosis at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from 2007 to 2018. Outcome measures included final visual acuity, treatment paradigms, and retinal detachment rate. Eight eyes were polymerase chain reaction-positive for varicella zoster virus, two eyes for herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1), and 12 eyes for herpes simplex virus Type 2 (HSV-2). Final Snellen best-corrected visual acuity averaged 20/51 for varicella zoster virus, 20/25 for HSV-1, and 20/814 for HSV-2. Retinal detachment occurred in 2 (25%) of varicella zoster virus eyes and 8 (75%) of HSV-2 eyes. One eye with HSV-1 and three eyes with HSV-2 received cidofovir for treatment of refractory retinitis. Acute retinal necrosis secondary to HSV-2 tended to have persistent active retinitis with a higher rate of retinal detachment despite similar treatment protocols, suggesting that in some cases combination intravenous acyclovir and adjuvant intravitreal foscarnet injections are not sufficient. Despite the risk of renal toxicity, intravenous cidofovir may be a consideration in select patients.

BI01: Intravenous cidofovir treatment of severe giant molluscum contagiosum presenting with myiasis

BI01: Intravenous cidofovir treatment of severe giant molluscum contagiosum presenting with myiasis

Efficacy of Cidofovir in Treatment of BK Virus Induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients

Introduction:BK virus associated hemorrhagic cystitis (BK-HC) is a common complication after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT), with incidence up to 70%. BK virus is a widely prevalent non-encapsulated DNA human polyomavirus which latently infects the uroepithelium and reactivates during immunosuppression. While its pathogenesis is not yet clearly elucidated, BK-HC is associated with factors related to transplant procedure (myeloablative conditioning regimen), graft source (unrelated donor, HLA mismatching), onset of acute graft-versus-host disease, and high-level urinary BK viral replication. Symptomatic and supportive measures have been the standard of care for many years for this difficult-to-treat complication. Treatments that have been trialed include antivirals, antibiotics, and immunomodulatory agents. Cidofovir is a nucleotide analog of cytosine that is active against various DNA viruses with growing evidence as a therapeutic option for BK-HC. The aim of the present retrospective study is to assess the safety profile and efficacy of intravenous and intravesical cidofovir in allo-HCT patients with BK-HC.Methods:We conducted a retrospective study of the allo-HCT patient cohort from January 2010 until March 2017 in a single center in Ontario, Canada. All patients who underwent allo-HCT and received cidofovir for symptomatic BK-HC (hematuria with BK viruria and/or viremia) were included. Electronic charts were reviewed for patient characteristics, cidofovir prescription data, clinical outcomes, and toxicities. BK-HC severity was graded as: Grade 1 (microscopic hematuria), Grade 2 (macroscopic hematuria), Grade 3 (macroscopic hematuria with clots), Grade 4 (impaired renal function). Clinically efficacy was assessed at the end of cidofovir treatment as: Complete Response (CR) - complete symptom remission, Partial Response (PR) - downgrading of severity, or No Response - unchanged or worsening severity. The primary outcome was response to cidofovir, as defined by PR or CR. Secondary outcomes include overall survival, BK virus levels (both urine and blood), and renal toxicity (increase Cr > 30 µmol/L).Results:Twelve allo-HCT patients (6 male, 6 female; median age 49) with BK-HC were treated with cidofovir at our center. The majority of transplants were from 10/10 HLA matched related donors and complicated by acute GVHD and CMV viremia. Median time to BK-HC was 82 days (23-762 days), with an initial clinical grade of 3 (50%) or 4 (50%). All patients had BK viruria, whereas 2 did not have BK viremia. Prior therapies were received by most patients, specifically ciprofloxacin (75%) or leflunomide (17%). Cidofovir administration was via intravenous (33%), intravesical (58%), or both modalities (8%). Median cumulative dose was 10 mg/kg (1-37 mg/kg) across a median of 2 doses (1-21 doses) with a median of 3.25 days (1-30 days) between doses. Mean BK-HC grade decreased significantly by 1.8 (3.5 pre-cidofovir, 1.7 post-cidofovir, p<0.01). Overall, 66% of patients had response to cidofovir (CR=4, PR=4), with similar response rates between intravenous (66%) and intravesical (62%) administration. Two patients had reemergence of BK-HC after showing an initial response. Over the study period, 67% of patients died. Renal toxicity was experienced by 33% of patients; 3 patients had acute kidney injury (2 receiving intravesical, 1 receiving both modalities). Further complications included keratitis, Fanconi's syndrome, and pseudomonal sepsis after intravesical administration.Discussion:In our retrospective institutional review, a majority of patients achieved at least partial remission after cidofovir treatment with similar response rates between intravesical and intravenous administration. While the rate of CR was lower in our study (33%) than previous studies (60-100%), only severe BK-HC cases were included. Nonetheless, there was an overall significant reduction in BK-HC severity with cidofovir administration. While avoidance of systemic toxicity is a purported benefit of intravesical instillation, amongst patients receiving intravesical cidofovir, acute kidney injury as a possible complication needs to be considered. While cidofovir may be an efficacious therapy for BK-HC, albeit with potential demonstrated toxicities, further prospective trials are needed. [Display omitted] DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Polyoma BK Virus in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Screening, Monitoring, and Management.

Polyomavirus BK virus (BKPyV) infection is an important complication of kidney transplantation and allograft failure. The prevalence of viremia is 10%-15%, compared with BK-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) at 3%-5%. Given that there are no effective antiviral prophylaxis or treatment strategies for BKPyVAN, active screening to detect BKPyV viremia is recommended, particularly during the early posttransplant period. Immunosuppression reduction to allow viral clearance may avoid progression to severe and irreversible allograft damage. The frequency and duration of screening are highly variable between transplant centers because the evidence is reliant largely on observational data. While the primary treatment goals center on achieving viral clearance through immunosuppression reduction, prevention of subsequent acute rejection, premature graft loss, and return to dialysis remain as major challenges. Treatment strategies for BKPyV infection should be individualized to the recipient's underlying immunological risk and severity of the allograft infection. Efficacy data for adjuvant therapies including intravenous immunoglobulin and cidofovir are sparse. Future well-powered and high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to inform evidence-based clinical practice for the management of BKPy infection.

Effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Although some studies have suggested the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy for hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), the role of HBO has not been established. We compared the treatment outcomes of 8 patients with viral HC (adenovirus [ADV], n = 2; BK virus [BKV], n = 6) treated with HBO (HBO[+]) and 8 patients (ADV, n = 2; BKV, n = 6) treated with conventional therapy (HBO[−]), such as urinary catheterization and intravenous cidofovir. HBO therapy was performed at 2.1 atmospheres for 90 min/day until clinical improvement was achieved. The median number of HBO treatments was 10 (range 8–12). The median duration of HBO treatment was 19.5 days (range 10–23 days). All 8 HBO(+) patients achieved complete remission (CR) at a median of 14.5 days (range 5–25 days). Of the 8 HBO(−) patients, 5 (62.5%) obtained CR and 3 remained symptomatic for 2–6 months. The cumulative incidence of transplant-related mortality at day 100 after allogeneic HSCT was significantly higher in the HBO(−) patients than in the HBO(+) patients (14.2 vs. 0%, P < 0.05). No severe HBO-related adverse effects were observed. In conclusion, HBO is a feasible option for treating viral HC after allogeneic HSCT.

Fatal adenovirus meningoencephalitis in end stage renal disease patient

Background: Severe disseminated adenovirus infections that presented with severe pneumonia in respiratory failure, encephalitis or septicemic shock causes high mortality in immunocompromised patients. We reported a case ofadenovirus encephalitis in an end stage renal disease (ESRD) who presented with seizure, subsequently adenovirus DNA was detected from his cerebrospinal fluid with typical findings on electroencephalography (EEG). It highlights the need for consideration of adenovirus as cause of encephalitis. Case Description: A 66 y old gentleman with (ESRD) on regular hemodialysis was initially admitted to another hospital for 1w. He was found unconscious in the bathroom at home and subsequently developed tonic-clonic seizure prior to arrival to hospital. Patient had fever and productive cough for three days prior. On arrival to emergency department, he was intubated in view of low Glasgow coma scale (GCS) (E1V2M3). Neurological examination revealed normal tone. Contrast enhanced Computer Tomography (CT) of brain revealed multifocal old infarct with small right parieto-temporal scalp hematoma. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) showed high protein 871 ng/L and normal glucose ratio with elevated white cell count 10 cells/mm3 predominantly lymphocytes. CSF cryptococcal antigen and Indian Ink were negative and other cultures had no growth. He was treated as meningoencephalitis and started on intravenous ceftriaxone 2 g BD and IV acyclovir 250 mg OD Second lumbar puncture repeated on day 9 on transfer to our hospital of illness in view of no clinical improvement showed elevated opening pressure 22 cm H2O. CSF analysis revealed elevated protein 510 ng/L with adenovirus PCR was positive (4.5 log 10 DNA copies/ml). (EEG) revealed periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges. No other bacterial or fungal pathogen was identified s and tuberculous PCR was negative Intravenous cidofovir was initiated. However, his condition continued to deteriorate and succumbed 5 d following first dose of cidofovir (day 17 of hospitalisation). Discussion: This case highlights the need of consideration of adenovirus meningoencephalitis and illustrates the potential fatal disease in dialysis dependent renal disease patient. The initial diagnosis in this case is challenging as the initial clinical presentation is mimicking severe bacterial infection or septicaemia. Conclusion: Adenovirus meningoencephalitis is a rare but fatal manifestation of severe adenovirus infection with mortality rate up to 39%.