Nipping cytomegalovirus in the bud for umbilical cord blood transplantation

Abstract

Real data confirm an excellent toxicity profile and effectiveness of letermovir prophylaxis with decreased cytomegalovirus reactivation and resistance in umbilical cord blood transplantation for both paediatric and adult patients.Commentary on: Yan et al. Letermovir prophylaxis reduced cytomegalovirus reactivation and resistance post umbilical cord blood transplantation. Br J Haematol 2024 (Online ahead of print). doi: 10.1111/bjh.19451.