Fever in the neutropenic host

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
S J Chanock, P A Pizzo

Abstract

Fever in the neutropenic patient following myelosuppressive chemotherapy is a medical emergency. Appropriate antimicrobial therapy can dramatically reduce infection-related morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the rationale and methodology of treatment as well as its applicability to other neutropenic states. The utility of adjunct therapy with granulocyte- stimulating compounds is also discussed.

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