How should one monitor for and manage CMV reactivation in patients receiving alemtuzumab?
Does your approach change in patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Here's how I approach it:
Baseline Testing:
Perform CMV serology (IgG/IgM) and quantitative CMV DNA PCR before initiating alemtuzumab to establish baseline status.
Frequency:
Weekly PCR testing for 8–12 weeks post-infusion, focusing on the high-risk window (weeks 3&ndas...