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Infection after CAR-T cell therapy
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy | Last Active: Sep 18, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Hello @lmn - For me, IVIG infusions helped to bring up my immune system though it always waned over time. Unfortunately, I no longer receive them as I have been fortunate not to become infected with anything to this point, I had Car T in 2018. To help myself to fend off infection, I am careful to insure I have a well balanced diet. I am still extremely careful when in public and wear a top quality N95 mask when in high contact settings like shopping malls and such and continue to wash my hands often. I have not found a magic method to bring my IGG levels up without the infusions, hopefully someone else on this platform has some ideas to add.
I am glad to hear your husband made it through this infection.
How long did it take to clear the infection?
Does he regularly receive IVIG infusions?
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Thank you! He is still in the hospital. He’s been there about 10 days. Hopefully coming home soon. He does not receive regular infusions but I asked about them since reading this forum. I also asked the doctor if we could help his immune system and she said exactly same thing you did! I’ll admit I was kind of caught off guard by this infection. I feel so much more informed now between the doctors and this forum. I think he will be retiring soon due to this which I’m really happy about. He works at a port with lots of people/ships and I always felt this was unsafe!!! Our eyes have truly been opened!! Thank you and continued blessings!