Recent advances in the prevention and management of infections in children undergoing treatment for cancer.

Authors :: Phillips B
Source :: F1000Research [F1000Res] 2019 Nov 12; Vol. 8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Nov 12 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: A major consequence of the intensive multi-modal chemotherapy commonly used to treat malignancies in childhood is life-threatening infection, frequently during periods of profound neutropenia. Recent advances have been made in all areas of management, from trying to prevent infection to getting patients off antimicrobials and home again in the shortest, safest way. Potential avenues of further research are outlined for readers to be aware of in the next few years.<br />Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.<br /> (Copyright: © 2019 Phillips B.)

Subjects :: Child
Fever
Humans
Infections drug therapy
Infections etiology
Neoplasms complications
Neutropenia

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