Infection at diagnosis —a unique challenge in acute myeloid leukemia treatment in developing world

ConclusionAround 40% of patients had fever at the time of presentation, and 31% had documented infections. Baseline infections led to increase in induction mortality. We would like to propose that infection at baseline is to be considered as one of the potential variables in the predictive scoring system for induction mortality in developing countries.

Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - October 9, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research