Evaluation of infectious etiology and prognostic risk factors of febrile episodes in neutropenic cancer patients

Gencer S., Salepci T., Ozer S.

JOURNAL OF INFECTION, vol.47, pp.65-72, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0163-4453(03)00044-6
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INFECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.65-72
  • Keywords: febrile neutropenia, cancer, infection, bacteria, risk factors, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, EMPIRICAL-TREATMENT, COMPROMISED HOST, PREDICTION RULE, ACUTE-LEUKEMIA, FEVER, THERAPY, COMPLICATIONS, CHEMOTHERAPY, MULTICENTER
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives. Febrile neutropenic cancer patients are at risk for development of serious infections, morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the type and frequency of infections and to evaluate some prognostic risk factors.