What guidelines have been published on the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic cancer patients?

1. [Guideline] Taplitz RA, Kennedy EB, Bow EJ, Crews J, Gleason C, Hawley DK, et al. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Adult Patients With Cancer-Related Immunosuppression: ASCO and IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline Update. J Clin Oncol. 2018 Sep 4. JCO1800374. [Medline]. [Full Text].

2. [Guideline] Taplitz RA, Kennedy EB, Bow EJ, Crews J, Gleason C, Hawley DK, et al. Outpatient Management of Fever and Neutropenia in Adults Treated for Malignancy: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline Update. J Clin Oncol. 2018 May 10. 36 (14):1443-1453. [Medline]. [Full Text].

3. [Guideline] Rubin LG, Levin MJ, Ljungman P, Davies EG, Avery R, Tomblyn M, et al. 2013 IDSA clinical practice guideline for vaccination of the immunocompromised host. Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb. 58 (3):309-18. [Medline]. [Full Text].

Alexandre Chan, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCPS (AQ-ID), BCOP Associate Professor and Assistant Head, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore; Specialist Pharmacist (Oncology Pharmacy), National Cancer Center Singapore; Board Member, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer; Associate Editor, Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Alexandre Chan, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCPS (AQ-ID), BCOP is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association, International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

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