Neutropenia
Scientists at University of Malaya, Department of Paediatrics discuss research in neutropenia in children
Published in Drug Week, January 19th, 2007
A new study, "Cefepime monotherapy for treatment of febrile neutropenia in children," is now available. According to recent research published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, "Empirical therapy for children with febrile neutropenia has traditionally consisted of combination antibiotics, usually a beta-lactam and an aminoglycoside. However, recent trends and international guidelines have now made monotherapy a feasible option in the management of this group of patients."
"We prospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of cefepime monotherapy in our population of paediatric cancer patients with febrile neutropenia. An audit was performed on...
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Source: Drug Week (2007-01-19)
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