Diseases

bone marrow transplantation

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Overview

A bone marrow transplant is a procedure that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into your body to replace bone marrow that's not producing enough healthy blood cells. A bone marrow transplant is also called a stem cell transplant.

Symptoms

  • a procedure not a disease

Causes

  • a procedure not a disease

Risk factors

  • a procedure not a disease

Diagnosis

  • a procedure not a disease

Medicines used

Frequently asked questions

What is bone marrow transplantation?

A bone marrow transplant is a procedure that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into your body to replace bone marrow that's not producing enough healthy blood cells. A bone marrow transplant is also called a stem cell transplant.

What are the symptoms of bone marrow transplantation?

a procedure not a disease

What causes bone marrow transplantation?

a procedure not a disease

Which medicines are used for bone marrow transplantation?

filgrastim, immunoglobulin

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