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