IMWG Infection Prevention in Multiple Myeloma Guideline Summary - Guideline Central
Document Overview

Document Overview

Document Title
Infection Prevention in Multiple Myeloma
Authoring Society

International Myeloma Working Group

Document Publication Date
Feb 9, 2022
Page Last Reviewed/Updated
May 5, 2026
Document Type
Consensus Statement
Country of Publication
Global
Full Text Freely Available
No
Full Text Guideline
www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/PIIS2352-3026(21)00283-0/abstract
Source Citation

Raje NS, Anaissie E, Kumar SK, Lonial S, Martin T, Gertz MA, Krishnan A, Hari P, Ludwig H, O'Donnell E, Yee A, Kaufman JL, Cohen AD, Garderet L, Wechalekar AF, Terpos E, Khatry N, Niesvizky R, Yi Q, Joshua DE, Saikia T, Leung N, Engelhardt M, Mothy M, Branagan A, Chari A, Reiman AJ, Lipe B, Richter J, Rajkumar SV, Miguel JS, Anderson KC, Stadtmauer EA, Prabhala RH, McCarthy PL, Munshi NC. Consensus guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention in multiple myeloma: a report from the International Myeloma Working Group. Lancet Haematol. 2022 Feb;9(2):e143-e161. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(21)00283-0. PMID: 35114152.

Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Document Objectives

Present recommenations on infection prevention in patients with multiple myeloma, highlighting the significant impact of infection on morbidity and mortality in this patient population and emphasizing the need for preventive strategies.

Scope
Assessment and Screening, Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D001424 - Bacterial Infections

D009101 - Multiple Myeloma

D001424 - Bacterial Infections

D009101 - Multiple Myeloma

Keywords
infection prevention, multiple myeloma
Target Patient Population
Patients with multiple myeloma
Target Provider Population
Hematologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Laboratory Services
Intended Users
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant
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