Is current initial empirical antibiotherapy appropriate to treat bloodstream infections in short-duration chemo-induced febrile neutropenia?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05113-4
Abstract: Introduction Fever of unknown origin is by far the most common diagnosis in low-risk febrile neutropenic patients undergoing chemotherapy. The current empirical regimen combines amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and fluoroquinolones in low-risk neutropenic patients. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: risk; initial empirical; neutropenic patients; duration ... See more keywords
Determination of the relationship between mortality and SOFA, qSOFA, MASCC scores in febrile neutropenic patients monitored in the intensive care unit
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05924-w
Abstract: Purpose Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a hematological emergency. It is challenging and confusing for the clinicians to make the decision of the febrile neutropenic patients under chemotherapy to be monitored at intensive care unit (ICU).… read more here.
Keywords: febrile neutropenic; qsofa; neutropenic patients; mortality ... See more keywords
Frequency of bloodstream infection in febrile neutropenic patients, experience from a developing country
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.09.004
Abstract: Introduction About 20% of febrile neutropenic patients are presented with bloodstream infection which is a leading cause of mortality among these patients. Awareness of the locally prevalent pathogens and their susceptibility pattern is important for… read more here.
Keywords: febrile neutropenic; frequency; bloodstream infection; neutropenic patients ... See more keywords
Diagnostic value of galactomannan in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in non-neutropenic patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2020.115274
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic performance of galactomannan (GM) detection in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in non-neutropenic patients. METHODS A total of 291 non-neutropenic patients in the Second… read more here.
Keywords: detection; non neutropenic; neutropenic patients; value ... See more keywords
[Clinical and microbiological characteristics of bloodstream infections in adult neutropenic patients].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2020.11.001
Abstract: Bloodstream infections (BI) are relevant in neutropenic patients because they are associated with an increased number of complications and death. The objective was determinate the epidemiologic and microbiologic features of the BI in neutropenic patients… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics bloodstream; neutropenic patients; clinical microbiological; microbiological characteristics ... See more keywords
Optimization of dosing regimens of vancomycin, teicoplanin, linezolid and daptomycin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in neutropenic patients with cancer by Monte Carlo simulations
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DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2021.1931758
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of various dosing regimens of vancomycin, teicoplanin, linezolid and daptomycin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in neutropenic patients with cancer. Monte Carlo simulations were conducted… read more here.
Keywords: patients cancer; dosing regimens; regimens vancomycin; vancomycin teicoplanin ... See more keywords
1545. Gram-Negative Bacteremia in Neutropenic Patients: Risk Factors for Mortality in the Era of Multiresistance
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1373
Abstract: Abstract Background Gram-negative bacteremia (GNB) in neutropenic patients is a major cause of infection-related mortality. Our objective was to identify factors associated with 7-day and 30-day mortality during GNB episodes in neutropenic patients. Methods Prospective… read more here.
Keywords: gram negative; gnb; neutropenic patients; day mortality ... See more keywords
Diagnostic value of serum galactomannan, (1,3)‐β‐d‐glucan, and Aspergillus fumigatus‐specific IgA and IgG assays for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in non‐neutropenic patients
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.12765
Abstract: Detection of serum galactomannan (GM) and (1,3)‐β‐d‐glucan (BG) is considered useful for non‐culture diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in neutropenic patients. Only few studies evaluated these seromarkers in non‐neutropenic patients suspected of having IPA.… read more here.
Keywords: non neutropenic; neutropenic patients; value; serum ... See more keywords
Commentary on White blood cell transfusions for control of infections in neutropenic patients by Vallejos C. (Transfusion 1975; 15(1):28–33)
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16859
Abstract: The paper from MD Anderson investigators, published in this issue of Transfusion , 1 has historical significance because it was one of many from this group to suggest that transfusion of allogeneic granulocytes, primarily neutrophils,… read more here.
Keywords: neutropenic patients; commentary white; blood cell; transfusion ... See more keywords
Acute respiratory failure in immunocompromised patients: outcome and clinical features according to neutropenia status
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DOI: 10.1186/s13613-020-00764-7
Abstract: Background The impact of neutropenia in critically ill immunocompromised patients admitted in a context of acute respiratory failure (ARF) remains uncertain. The primary objective was to assess the prognostic impact of neutropenia on outcomes of… read more here.
Keywords: neutropenic patients; acute respiratory; according neutropenia; respiratory failure ... See more keywords
Performance of Two Commercial Assays for the Detection of Serum Aspergillus Galactomannan in Non-Neutropenic Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8070741
Abstract: Besides the relevance of aspergillosis in neutropenic patients, this mycosis has gained significance among non-neutropenic patients in last years. The detection of Aspergillus galactomannan has been used for aspergillosis diagnosis and follow-up in neutropenic patients.… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillus galactomannan; neutropenic patients; two commercial; aspergillosis ... See more keywords