Pneumonia in the neutropenic cancer patient

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Authors

Scott E. Evans · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

David E. Ost · Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Abstract

Neutropenic cancer patients have numerous potential causes for pulmonary infiltrates and clinical deterioration, with lower respiratory tract infections among the most deadly. Early clinical suspicion, diagnosis and intervention for neutropenic pneumonia provide cancer patients' best hope for survival.

Topics & Keywords

Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Fungal Infections and Studies Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine

Volume 21, Issue 3, pp. 260-271

DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000156

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