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Prediction of severe infections in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a simple risk score to stratify patients at diagnosis.
Annals of hematology - 1 May 2024
Murru Roberta, Galitzia Andrea, Barabino Luca, Presicci Roberta, La Nasa Giorgio, Caocci Giovanni
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is well-known for increasing susceptibility to infections. Factors such as immune dysregulation, IGHV status, hypogammaglobulinemia, and patient comorbidity and treatment, contribute to higher infection rates and mortality. However, the impact of hypogammaglobulinemia on infection rates is controversial. We aimed to identify clinical and biological parameters linked to the risk...
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