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Therapy (Fungal Infections)
"G-CSF Mobilized White Cells Transfusions in the Treatment of Refractory Fungal Infections in Neutropenic Patients."
November 24th, 1997
According to an abstract submitted by the authors to the 37th ICAAC, held September 28 - October 1, 1997, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Background: Despite maximal antifungal therapy, neutropenia-related fungal infections in immunocompromised patients represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Objective: To evaluate the role of granulocytes transfusions obtained from G-CSF stimulated donors in to patients with refractory and life-threatening fungal infections. Methods: Patients with hematological malignancies or recipients of bone marrow/peripheral stem cell transplantation with neutropenia (ANC<500 per microliter) and documented fungal...
Source: Cancer Weekly (1997-11-24)
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