Tariq Parvez.
Fungal infections in Neutropenic Cancer Patients
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Nov 2003;13(11):669-73.
Department of Oncology, King Fahad Hospital, Al Madina Al Munawra, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Invasive fungal infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients with prolonged neutropenia following chemotherapy. Recent trends indicate a change toward infections by Aspergillus species, non-albicans species of Candida, and previously uncommon fungal pathogens. These have decreased susceptibility to current antifungal agents. In the last decade there has been much effort to find solution for these changing trends. This article reviews current approaches to prevention and treatment of opportunistic fungal infections in postchemotherapy neutropenic patients and discusses future antifungal approaches and supportive methods. This is a review article.
Category: Oncology
Keywords: Fungal Infections. Opportunistic Infection. Neutropenia. Cancer. Immunocompromise.
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