Evaluation of Empiric Antibacterial Treatment and Subsequent De-escalation for Febrile Neutropenia

Background: Febrile neutropenia (FN) is the most common complication of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia that affects over 80% of patients with hematologic malignancies. National guidance and randomized controlled trial data demonstrate empiric antimicrobial therapy (EAT) can be discontinued after 7...

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Main Authors: Eunice Kim, Christopher McCoy, Ryan Chapin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X24002560/type/journal_article