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Learn About Febrile Neutropenia

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?
Nasser H. Hanna
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

University Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc

11700 N Meridian St, Clarion North Medical Cente, 
Carmel, IN 
 2.6 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Nasser Hanna is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Hanna and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Orchiectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Hanna is currently accepting new patients.

Hematology Oncology
Hematology Oncology
12188b N Meridian St, Suite 200, 
Carmel, IN 
 2.4 mi

Laurence Bates is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Bates and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Lynch Syndrome, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

 
 
 
 
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Hematology | Oncology
Hematology | Oncology

University Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc

11700 N Meridian St, Clarion North Medical Cente, 
Carmel, IN 
 2.6 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Rafat Abonour is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Abonour and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Abonour is currently accepting new patients.

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

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.

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.