Evaluation of Empiric Vancomycin for Fevers During High-dose Cytarabine Administration
Conclusion:
Fever due to HDAC is relatively common but appears to frequently lack association with bacteremia during the time of HDAC administration. Broad-spectrum empiric antibiotic regimens including vancomycin may be unnecessary for these patients, particularly before they become neutropenic.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Online Articles: Clinical and Laboratory Observations Source Type: research
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