Treatment of Febrile Neutropenia and Prophylaxis in Hematologic Malignancies: A Critical Review and Update. (27th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Villafuerte-Gutierrez, Paola; Villalon, Lucia; Losa, Juan E.; Henriquez-Camacho, Cesar
• Other Names: Labopin Myriam Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in hematology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-11-27
• Subjects: Hematology -- Periodicals; Hematologic Diseases; Hematology; Hematology; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.15
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/986938
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9104

Abstract

Abstract : Febrile neutropenia is one of the most serious complications in patients with haematological malignancies and chemotherapy. A prompt identification of infection and empirical antibiotic therapy can prolong survival. This paper reviews the guidelines about febrile neutropenia in the setting of hematologic malignancies, providing an overview of the definition of fever and neutropenia, and categories of risk assessment, management of infections, and prophylaxis.