articleNew England Journal of MedicineSep 7, 2005BRONZE OA

Levofloxacin to Prevent Bacterial Infection in Patients with Cancer and Neutropenia

Sapienza University of Rome · Ospedale Cisanello · +11 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The prophylactic use of fluoroquinolones in patients with cancer and neutropenia is controversial and is not a recommended intervention.

Methods

We randomly assigned 760 consecutive adult patients with cancer in whom chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Levofloxacin
  • Neutropenia
  • Febrile neutropenia
  • Cancer
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Antibiotics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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