1246 Bacteremias in patients (PTS) with hematologic malignancies

All positive blood culture isolates from a hematology unit, between 1991 and 1992, were evaluated retrospectively. A total of 88 bacteremic episodes (105 pathogens) were recorded. Patient population consisted of 31 males and 17 females and their age ranged from 17 to 78 years (median 57). 24/48 (50%...

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Published in:European journal of cancer (1990) 1995-11, Vol.31, p.S260-S260
Main Authors: Palla, K., Hatziyianni, M., Gilianos, M., Christakis, G., Katrachoura, A., Athanassiou, A.E., Seitanides, V.
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Language:English
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Summary:All positive blood culture isolates from a hematology unit, between 1991 and 1992, were evaluated retrospectively. A total of 88 bacteremic episodes (105 pathogens) were recorded. Patient population consisted of 31 males and 17 females and their age ranged from 17 to 78 years (median 57). 24/48 (50%) pts had 1 bacteremic episode, 12 (25%) pts had 2 episodes, 8 (17%) pts had 3 episodes and 4 (8%) pts had 4 episodes. Nearly all pts suffered from hematologic malignanci Fever
ISSN:0959-8049
1879-0852
DOI:10.1016/0959-8049(95)96492-V