Evolving concepts in the management of patients with neutropenia and fever

Authors
Avery, RK Longworth, DL
Citation
Rk. Avery et Dl. Longworth, Evolving concepts in the management of patients with neutropenia and fever, CLEV CLIN J, 66(3), 1999, pp. 173-180
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
ISSN journal
08911150 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
173 - 180
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(199903)66:3<173:ECITMO>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Much has changed in the treatment of patients with fever and neutropenia, i ncluding 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.