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The challenge of antibiotic resistance in haematology patients.
- Source :
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British Journal of Haematology . Feb2016, Vol. 172 Issue 4, p497-511. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Bacterial infections were once a major obstacle to the treatment of acute leukaemia. Improvement in management strategies, including the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs targeting Gram-negative bacteria, has reduced the mortality in neutropenic patients developing blood stream infections and other severe infections. In many countries these achievements are threatened by development of multi-resistant bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This review addresses the epidemiology, clinical importance and possible management of these multi-resistant organisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DRUG resistance
*ANTIBIOTICS
*HEMATOLOGY
*LEUKEMIA
*STEM cell transplantation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00071048
- Volume :
- 172
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Haematology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112755730
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.13816