Treatment of Febrile Neutropenia and Prophylaxis in Hematologic Malignancies: A Critical Review and Update
Febrile neutropenia is one of the most serious complications in patients with haematological malignancies and chemotherapy. A prompt identification of infection and empirical antibiotic therapy can prolong survival. This paper reviews the guidelines about febrile neutropenia in the setting of hemato...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Hematology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/986938 |