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Etiology, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Bacteremia in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies and Febrile Neutropenia in Uganda

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Abstract

Bacteremia was frequent in patients with hematologic cancer and FN and was associated with poor survival. MDR bacteria were the main cause of bacteremia and mortality. There is a need for robust infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programs in cancer centers in sub-Saharan Africa.

Research topics

  • Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
  • Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
  • Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae682

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