Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients are at substantial risk for a variety of infections depending upon numerous factors, such as degree of immunosuppression, host factors, and period after transplantation. Bacterial, fungal, viral, as well as parasitic infections can occur with high morbidity and mortality. ⋯ The Authors' viewpoint in the perspective to screen and follow-up active and latent chronic parasitosis in stem cells donors and recipients: a proposal for a flow chart.