Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is divided intoĀ acuteĀ andĀ chronicĀ forms
Graft-versus-host diseaseĀ (GvHD) is aĀ syndrome, characterized by inflammation in different organs. GvHD is commonly associated withĀ bone marrow transplantsĀ andĀ stem cell transplants. Not to be confused withĀ Host-versus-graft disease. White blood cellsĀ of the donor’s immune system which
In the case of GVHD, maculopapular rash may progress to a condition similar to toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
Together with StevensāJohnson syndrome (SJS) it forms a spectrum of disease, with TEN being more severe. Early symptoms include fever and flu-like symptoms. A few days later the skin begins to blister and peel forming painful raw areas. Mucous membranes, such as the m