Patterns of microbial growth in urine cultures in a pediatric hematology/oncology unit over a one-year period: A single institution study
Conclusions Positive urine culture in children with cancer may not be associated with urinalysis abnormalities, particularly in patients with neutropenia. When selecting empiric treatment for cancer patients with UTIs, one should take into consideration the institutional patterns for resistance and use of prophylactic antibiotics.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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