Diseases
febrile neutropenia
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Overview
Febrile neutropenia refers to the occurrence of a fever during a period of significant neutropenia. When a patient has neutropenia, his or her risk of infection may be higher than normal, and the severity of a given infection may be higher also.
Symptoms
- fatigue
- fever.
- sore throat (pharyngitis).
- swollen lymph nodes.
- ulcers in your mouth or around your anus.
Causes
- genetic conditions
- infections
- cancers
Risk factors
- nutritional deficiencies
- medications: cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- signs and symptoms
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is febrile neutropenia?
Febrile neutropenia refers to the occurrence of a fever during a period of significant neutropenia. When a patient has neutropenia, his or her risk of infection may be higher than normal, and the severity of a given infection may be higher also.
What are the symptoms of febrile neutropenia?
fatigue, fever., sore throat (pharyngitis)., swollen lymph nodes., ulcers in your mouth or around your anus.
What causes febrile neutropenia?
genetic conditions; infections; cancers
Which medicines are used for febrile neutropenia?
caspofungin, cefepime, cefpirome
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