Mayo Clinic researchers study medications and treatments for people who have had bone marrow transplants, including new medications to help you stay healthy after your bone marrow transplant.
If your stem cell transplant is using stem cells from a donor (allogeneic stem cell transplant), you may be at risk of graft-versus-host-disease. This condition occurs when a donor's transplanted stem cells attack the recipient's body. Doctors may prescribe medications to help prevent graft-versus-host-disease and reduce your immune system's reaction (immunosuppressive medications).
After your transplant, it will take time for your immune system to recover. You may be given antibiotics to prevent infections. You may also be prescribed antifungal, antibacterial or antiviral medications. Doctors continue to study and develop several new medications, including new antifungal medications, antibacterial medications, antiviral medications and immunosuppressive medications.
Mayo Clinic transplant staff can answer your questions about the transplant process and post-transplant life.
Read about transplant clinical trials underway at Mayo Clinic Transplant Center.
Mayo Clinic researchers study new surgical procedures, develop new anti-rejection and other medications, and put into practice ways to improve care during and after transplant.
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