Low circulating mannan-binding lectin levels correlate with increased frequency and severity of febrile episodes in myeloma patients who undergo ASCT and do not receive antibiotic prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2017.172
Abstract: Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who undergo autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) are susceptible to severe infections. Low levels of circulating mannan-binding lectin (MBL) are associated with increased risk of infection. In this prospective study,… read more here.
Keywords: receive antibiotic; antibiotic prophylaxis; febrile episodes; mbl ... See more keywords
Tackling Early Morbidity and Mortality in Myeloma (TEAMM): Assessing the Benefit of Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Its Effect on Healthcare Associated Infections in 977 Patients
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DOI: 10.1182/blood.v130.suppl_1.903.903
Abstract: Background TEAMM (Tackling EArly Morbidity and Mortality in Myeloma) was a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-centre phase III clinical trial assessing the benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis and its effect on healthcare associated infections. Infection in the… read more here.
Keywords: death; myeloma; smz tmp; associated infections ... See more keywords