F/N is a frequent complication of treatment in a child with cancer; management is controversial and variable. We surveyed 70 pediatric oncology programs (POP) to determine the prevalent approach ...

This research underscores the need for clinicians to be vigilant about the potential for neutropenia when prescribing antibiotics, especially in children[2]. Another case report detailed a patient ...

Objective: To systematically evaluate the literature to determine whether vancomycin-induced neutropenia is dose- or duration-related and provide clinicians with feasible treatment alternatives.

Signs and symptoms of neutropenia include fever, painful swallowing, sore gums, skin abscesses and ear infections. Children may be irritable and have difficulty feeding. Low blood pressure ...