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Managing Infection in Cancer Patients and Other Immunocompromised Children

Russell W. Steele
Ochsner Journal September 2012, 12 (3) 202-210;
Russell W. Steele
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
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    Infections Transmitted by Blood Transfusions

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    Primary Immunodeficiency Syndromes in Order of Frequency

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    Susceptibility Staging for Neutropenia Secondary to Immunosuppressive Chemotherapy

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    Documented Etiology of Infection in Childhood Leukemia

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    Continued Management of the Neutropenic Patient After 3 Days of Intravenous Antibiotics

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    Management of Patients With Persistent Fever (5-7 Days)

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    Treatment of Candidemia in Neutropenic Patients

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    Prophylaxis for the Immunocompromised Host

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    Cellular Immunosuppression and Susceptibility Staging of Patients

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