Febrile Neutropenia Overview

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What is the definition of Febrile Neutropenia?
Febrile neutropenia, also called neutropenic fever, is a condition in which an individual has a fever greater than or equal to 101° F for at least an hour and a low neutrophil count. This is usually due to an infection. Febrile neutropenia commonly occurs as a complication in patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy.
What are the symptoms of Febrile Neutropenia?
Symptoms of febrile neutropenia include a fever greater than or equal to 101° F for at least an hour, a low neutrophil count, and signs and symptoms of an infection such as tenderness or pain.
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What are the current treatments for Febrile Neutropenia?
Treatment for patients with febrile neutropenia depends on their overall condition. Treatments for febrile neutropenia include medications such as fluoroquinolone plus amoxicillin/clavulanate, clindamycin, cefepime, carbapenems, piperacillin, tazobactam, vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, polymyxin, colistin, tigecycline, triazole, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or a nucleoside reverse transcription inhibitor.
Who are the top Febrile Neutropenia Local Doctors?
Patricia Juarez-Cornejo
Patricia Juarez-Cornejo
C.p. 14080, 
Mexico, MEX, MX 
 (1.5 km)

Patricia Juarez-Cornejo practices in Mexico, Mexico. Juarez-Cornejo and is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposi Sarcoma, Febrile Neutropenia, Sepsis, and Agranulocytosis.

Roberto E. Goepfert-Herrera
Roberto E. Goepfert-Herrera
Cp 14080, 
Paso Nacional, OAX, MX 
 (1.0 km)

Roberto Goepfert-Herrera practices in Paso Nacional, Mexico. Goepfert-Herrera and is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Kaposi Sarcoma, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Stomach Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Patricia Volkow-Fernandez
Patricia Volkow-Fernandez
Av. San Fernando No. 22, 
Tlalpan, DIF, MX 
 (1.1 km)

Patricia Volkow-Fernandez practices in Tlalpan, Mexico. Volkow-Fernandez and is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposi Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Sepsis, and Agranulocytosis.

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What are the latest Febrile Neutropenia Clinical Trials?
Digital Multi-Vital Sign Monitoring for Early Detection of Cytokine Release Syndrome From Bispecific T-Cell Engagers and Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy
Digital Multi-Vital Sign Monitoring for Early Detection of Cytokine Release Syndrome From Bispecific T-Cell Engagers and Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate two vital sign monitoring devices, TempTraq and VitalTraq, in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing therapy with Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T) or Bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTE) products. TempTraq is an axillary patch that is worn on the skin and continuously monitors a patient's body temperature. VitalTraq is a smartphone a...

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A Randomized, Open-label, Interventional, Real-world Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of QL0605 Administered at Different Timepoints After Chemotherapy.
A Randomized, Open-label, Interventional, Real-world Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of QL0605 Administered at Different Timepoints After Chemotherapy.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: The goal of this real-world study is to compare the efficacy and safety of QL0605 administered 24 hours and 48 hours after chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.

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