Two Weeks After Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple

Two weeks after undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma, a 55-year-old man develops a severely pruritic rash, abdominal cramps, and profuse diarrhea. He appears lethargic. Physical examination shows yellow sclerae. There is a generalized maculopapular rash on his face, trunk, and lower extremities, and desquamation of both soles. If this patient received a conditioning chemotherapy and radiotherapy before the stem cell transplant this will decrease risk which of the following?

A) Cytomegalovirus infection
B) Graft versus host disease
C) Immunoglobulin deficiency
D) Leukemia relapse
E) Lymphoproliferative disease

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