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Features of Bloodstream Infection Among Immunocompromised Oncology Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Fever: An Observational Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Oncology patients undergoing cancer treatment and experiencing episodes of fever are known to be at increased risk for invasive bacterial infection, including bloodstream infection. This study aimed to identify the incidence of bacteremia along with the bloodstream isolates for immunocompromised oncology patients referred to the emergency department (ED) due to fever.

Source: Oncology Advances

DOI: 10.14218/ona.2023.00047

Authors: Patrick L. Carolan, Shea M. Lammers, Cynthia M. Anderson, Yoav H. Messinger

Institution: Children's Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4393353716