Early versus late onset bloodstream infection during neutropenia after high-dose chemotherapy for hematologic malignancy
ConclusionsOver the course of neutropenia, the proportion of difficult to treat pathogens such asE. faecium, S. maltophilia, andCandida spp. increased. Among other factors, prior duration of neutropenia may help to guide empiric antimicrobial treatment in febrile neutropenia.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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