Fatal infection caused by Francisella tularensis in a neutropenic bone marrow transplant recipient

Juan C. Sarria; A. M. Vidal; R. C. Kimbrough; J. E. Figueroa

doi:10.1007/s00277-002-0570-4

Fatal infection caused by Francisella tularensis in a neutropenic bone marrow transplant recipient

Juan C. Sarria, A. M. Vidal, R. C. Kimbrough, J. E. Figueroa

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Abstract

Francisella tularensis is one of the most infectious pathogenic bacteria known. Even though immunity against this organism is thought to be primarily T cell mediated, some evidence suggests that neutrophils may also play an important protective role. We report a case of tularemia in a neutropenic bone marrow transplant recipient that sheds light on the importance of neutrophils in protection against this infection and review clinical aspects of this fascinating infection emphasizing areas of interest for immunocompromised hosts.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	41-43
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of Hematology
Volume	82
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-002-0570-4
State	Published - Jan 1 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bone marrow transplantation
Francisella tularensis
Immunocompromise
Neutropenia

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Hematology

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Fatal infection caused by Francisella tularensis in a neutropenic bone marrow transplant recipient

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