Open AccessFebrile Neutropenia in Hematological Malignancies: Clinical and Microbiological Profile and Outcome in High Risk Patients
Author(s) -
K C Lakshmaiah,
Abhayakumar S Malabagi,
Govindbabu,
Rachan Shetty,
Mahua Sinha,
Rudrapatna S Jayashree
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of laboratory physicians
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-7826
pISSN - 0974-2727
DOI - 10.4103/0974-2727.163126
Subject(s) - neutropenia , medicine , febrile neutropenia , hematological disorders , intensive care medicine , chemotherapy
Febrile neutropenia (FN) is considered a medical emergency. Patients with hematological malignancies (HM) commonly experience FN. Broad spectrum antibiotics have to be started empirically to prevent complications. This study depicts the clinical profile, microbiological profile, antibiotic sensitivity pattern, and outcome in high risk HM.