Antibacterial prophylaxis after chemotherapy for solid tumors and lymphomas

Background: The role of prophylactic antibacterial agents after chemotherapy remains controversial. Methods: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in patients who were receiving cyclic chemotherapy for solid tumors or lymphoma and who were at risk for temporary, severe n...

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Main Authors: Cullen, Michael (Author), Steven, Neil (Author), Billingham, Lucinda (Author), Gaunt, Claire (Author), Hastings, Mark (Author), Simmonds, Peter (Author), Stuart, Nicholas (Author), Rea, Daniel (Author), Bower, Mark (Author), Fernando, Indrajit (Author), Huddart, Robert (Author), Gollins, Simon (Author), Stanley, Andrew, for the Simple Investigation in Neutropenic Individuals (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2005-09-08.
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