Журнал инфекционных болезней и медицины

Pediatric Patients with Hematologic Cancers and their Pulmonary Infectious Complications

Abstract

Buonomo Maglio

Pediatric patients with hematologic cancers are particularly vulnerable to pulmonary infectious complications due to their compromised immune systems resulting from the disease itself and intensive treatments such as chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. These complications significantly impact morbidity and mortality rates among these young patients. This article reviews the types of hematologic cancers most commonly seen in pediatric populations, the mechanisms by which they predispose patients to infections and the spectrum of pulmonary infections encountered. Diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies and preventive measures are also discussed to emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing these challenging cases.