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- Title
Chinese expert consensus on the management of patients with hematologic malignancies infected with SARS-CoV-2.
- Authors
Jun Wang; Liang Shao; Jing Liang; Qingming Wu; Baoli Zhu; Qiwen Deng; Zelin Liu; Liqiong Liu; Danyu Wang; Zhijian Yu; Xiaohua Tan; Fuxiang Wang; Jingye Meng; Xiaojun Xu; Zhongjun Xia; Zhiming Li; Hua Wang; Liang Wang; Wei Wu; Qi Xie
- Abstract
In December 2022, the Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) became dominant in China due to its high infectivity and lower mortality rate. The risk of critical illness and mortality among patients with hematologic malignancies who contracted SARS-CoV-2 was particularly high. The aim of this study was to draft a consensus to facilitate effective treatments for these patients based on the type and severity of the disease. Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China, a steering committee consisting of experienced hematologists was formed by the Specialized Committee of Oncology and Microecology of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association. The expert group drafted a consensus on the management and intervention measures for different types of hematologic malignancies based on the clinical characteristics of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, along with relevant guidelines and literature. The expert group drafted independent recommendations on several important aspects based on the epidemiology of the Omicron variant in China and the unique vulnerability of patients with hematologic malignancies. These included prophylactic vaccinations for those with hematologic malignancies, the use of plasma from blood donors who recovered from the novel coronavirus infection, the establishment of negative pressure wards, the use of steady-state mobilization of peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cells, the provision of psychological support for patients and medical staff, and a focus on maintaining a healthy intestinal microecology.
- Subjects
CHINA; SARS-CoV-2; SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant; HEMATOLOGIC malignancies; COVID-19; CORONAVIRUS diseases; MEDICAL personnel
- Publication
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics, 2023, Vol 19, Issue 6, p1495
- ISSN
0973-1482
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_782_23