Is current initial empirical antibiotherapy appropriate to treat bloodstream infections in short-duration chemo-induced febrile neutropenia?

ConclusionsOutcome of BSI is favorable in low-risk febrile neutropenic patients, even with inappropriate empirical initial antibiotic regimen for coagulase-negativeStaphylococcus BSI. Initial in-hospital assessment and close monitoring of these patients are however mandatory.

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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - May 28, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research