Bacterial bone and joint infections in children with leukaemia or following haematopoietic cell transplant: A systematic review of published cases

Bacterial bone and joint infections in children with leukaemia or following haematopoietic cell transplant: A systematic review of published cases

Background: Bone and joint infections (BJI) are common in immunocompetent children, however in children with acute leukaemia the epidemiology, optimal diagnostic pathway and medical and surgical treatment is poorly described. We review the presentation, management and outcomes of BJI in this special...

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Main Authors: Natalie Yap, Shu Ki Tsoi, Alison Boast, Gabrielle M. Haeusler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:EJC Paediatric Oncology
Subjects:
Childhood leukaemia
Osteomyelitis
Septic arthritis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772610X23001162

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