Invasive Fungal Infections in Children with Acute Leukemia: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Outcome

Invasive Fungal Infections in Children with Acute Leukemia: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Outcome

Invasive fungal infections (IFI) cause morbidity and mortality in children with acute leukemia (AL). We retrospectively collected data on febrile neutropenic episodes (FNE) in AL children (2016–2021) and assessed factors associated with proven/probable IFI. Ninety-three children developed 339 FNE. S...

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Main Authors: Tamar Ruth Gal Etzioni, Nurit Fainshtain, Adi Nitzan-Luques, Gal Goldstein, Sigal Weinreb, Violeta Temper, Maya Korem, Dina Averbuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
invasive fungal infections
acute leukemia
children
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/1/145

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