How should one monitor for and manage CMV reactivation in patients receiving alemtuzumab?
Does your approach change in patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT?
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Medical Oncology · University of Maryland Cancer Center
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Here's how I approach it:
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Baseline Testing:
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Perform CMV serology (IgG/IgM) and quantitative CMV DNA PCR before initiating alemtuzumab to establish baseline status.
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Frequency:
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Weekly PCR testing for 8–12 weeks post-infusion, focusing on the high-risk window (weeks 3–6).
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Extend monitoring ...
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