A Successful Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant from a Two-Year-Old COVID Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors

  • Khadija Ashraf Shifa international hospital
  • Fatima Sharif Department of Hematology, Shifa International Hospital, Pakistan
  • Ayesha Junaid Department of Hematology, Shifa International Hospital, Pakistan
  • Tariq mahmood Satti Department of Hematology, Shifa International Hospital, Pakistan

Keywords:

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant, covid-19, successful

Abstract

Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation involves transplanting multipotent hematopoietic stem cells, typically sourced from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood inorder to treat variety of medical conditions. Here, we report a case of a four-year-old boy diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia Major, who received successful allogeneic HSCT from a fully HLA-matched sibling aged two. The donor in this case tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 through PCR of a nasopharyngeal swab. Our objective is to contribute our firsthand experience to the scarce literature on HSCT from donors who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Published

2025-04-18

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): January-June

Section

Case Report

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