Evolving concepts in the management of patients with neutropenia and fever

Robin K. Avery; David L. Longworth

doi:10.3949/ccjm.66.3.173

Evolving concepts in the management of patients with neutropenia and fever

Robin K. Avery, David L. Longworth

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Abstract

Much has changed in the treatment of patients with fever and neutropenia, including the patterns of microbial flora and drug resistance and the drugs used. More patients now have indwelling central venous catheters, exposing them to new types of infections. This article reviews the recent treatment guidelines published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	173-180
Number of pages	8
Journal	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Volume	66
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.66.3.173
State	Published - Mar 1999
Externally published	Yes

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