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| Authors | M.T. van der Beek, A.M.G.A. Laheij, J.E. Raber-Durlacher, P. von dem Borne, R. Wolterbeek, C.S. van der Blij-de Brouwer, C. van Loveren, E.C.J. Claas, A.C.M. Kroes, J.J. de Soet, A.C.T.M. Vossen | | Title | Viral loads and antiviral resistance of herpesviruses and oral ulcerations in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients |
| Journal | Bone Marrow Transplantation |
| Volume | 47 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1222-1228 |
| ISSN | 02683369 |
| Faculty | ACTA |
| Abstract | Ulcerative oral mucositis and infection are frequent complications in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between oral ulcerations and HSV-1, EBV and CMV excretion and the presence of aciclovir-resistant HSV-1 strains in HSCT recipients. This prospective observational study included 49 adult patients who underwent allogeneic HSCT. In total, 26 patients received myeloablative and 23 received non-myeloablative conditioning. Ulcerations on non-keratinized and keratinized oral mucosa were scored and oral rinsing samples were taken twice weekly. Viral loads were determined by real-time PCR. Samples from patients remaining HSV-1 positive despite antiviral treatment were studied for resistance to antivirals. Having an HSV-1 or EBV DNA–positive sample was a significant predictor for ulceration of keratinized mucosa. HSV-1 was a significant predictor for ulcerations on non-keratinized mucosa as well. Persistent HSV-1 infection occurred in 12 of 28 patients treated with antiviral medication and aciclovir-resistant HSV-1 was found in 5 persistent infections. In conclusion, HSV-1 is a predictor of ulcerations on non-keratinized as well as keratinized oral mucosa following HSCT. The role of EBV deserves further study. Persistent HSV-1 replication despite antiviral treatment is common and is due to resistance in 18% of treated patients. |
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