Meta-Analysis: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Reduces Mortality in Neutropenic Patients

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Authors

Anat Gafter‐Gvili · Rabin Medical Center

Leonard Leibovici · Rabin Medical Center

Abstract

Antibiotic prophylaxis for neutropenic patients undergoing cytotoxic therapy reduces mortality. Mortality was substantially reduced when analysis was limited to fluoroquinolones. Antibiotic prophylaxis, preferably with a fluoroquinolone, should be considered for neutropenic patients.

Topics & Keywords

Neutropenia and Cancer Infections Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Hematological disorders and diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 142, Issue 12_Part_1, pp. 979-995

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-142-12_part_1-200506210-00008

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