Febrile Neutropenia

 

Epidemiology

 

 

 

Signs and Symptoms

Thorough examination and history often reveal:

 

 

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Diagnosis

 

Febrile Neutropenia:

fever: a single oral temperature over 38.5 C, or 2 in 12 hours of over 38.0 C

neutrophil count less than 500/mm3(0.5x109) or predicted to get there soon

 

absolute neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, renal function, and liver function tests may all be done

central and peripheral blood cultures

chest X ray

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

Factors that lower risk of severe infection among people with neutropenia:

 

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Treatments

Prevention of many infections is often possible, primarily by hand washing.

antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral prophylaxis may be used in some.

 

Treating febrile neutropenia can be done in many ways.

Choices include:

 

 

 

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Course

 

 

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Patient Education

 

 

 

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Community Resources

 

 

 

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