Protocol for the Prevention of Infections Related to the Treatment of Hematological Malignancies

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Silva Pinto, A (Author) FMUP; Rocha Pereira, N (Author) FMUP; Andrade, J (Author) Other; Sarmento A (Author) FMUP; Santos, L (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Acta Medica Portuguesa

Vol. 31

Pages: 347-361

ISSN: 0870-399X

Publisher: Ordem dos Medicos

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00P-0J9

DOI: 10.20344/amp.10035

Abstract (EN): Patients with haematological malignancies have a higher incidence of infection compared with the general population. Several factors contribute to this but specially chemotherapy drugs carry different and specific infectious risks. This protocol discusses the prevention of infections in patients who will undergo chemotherapy for the treatment of haematological malignancies. It is divided into: study prior to the initiation of chemotherapy; vaccination and eradication prior to initiation of chemotherapy; antimicrobial prophylaxis during chemotherapy; special situations. The main aims of this protocol are to serve as support to a more systematic and individualized approach to patients undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of haematological malignancies and by doing so prevent the infectious complications that may arise.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 15