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Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B

ISSN 1673-1581(Print), 1862-1783(Online), Monthly

Weathering the storm: COVID-19 infection in patients with hematological malignancies

Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Within a matter of months, this highly contagious novel virus has led to a global outbreak and is still spreading rapidly across continents. In patients with COVID-19, underlying chronic diseases and comorbidities are associated with dismal treatment outcomes. Owing to their immunosuppressive status, patients with hematological malignancies (HMs) are at an increased risk of infection and have a worse prognosis than patients without HMs. Accordingly, intensive attention should be paid to this cohort. In this review, we summarize and analyze specific clinical manifestations for patients with coexisting COVID-19 and HMs. Furthermore, we briefly describe customized management strategies and interventions for this susceptible cohort. This review is intended to guide clinical practice.

Key words: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); Hematological malignancies; Immunosuppressive status; Management strategies; Treatment regimen

Chinese Summary  <686> 应对恶性血液肿瘤在新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情中的挑战

关键词组:新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19);恶性血液肿瘤;免疫抑制;管理策略;治疗方案


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DOI:

10.1631/jzus.B2000423

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R73; R511

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2020-12-09

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2020-08-02

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2020-09-16

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