Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical characteristics of infection in children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) after high intensive chemotherapy, so as to provide reference for prevention and control of infection. METHODS: 56 children diagnosed as acute myeloid leukemia in our hospital from January 2016 to August 2019 were enrolled and retrospectively analyzed, the infection rate, pathogens of disease and common location of infection during the induction and consolidation period were analyzed. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Children with AML shows a high incidence of infection in each stage of chemotherapy. The serious illness caused by blood flow infection and take antifungal drugs to reduce the occurrence of fungal infection in AML patients should be paid attention.
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Authors | Kai Lan Chen, Hao Xiong, Jian Xin Li, Fang Tao, Bing Wu, Zhuo Wang, Ying Ming Nie, Hui Li |
Journal | Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi
(Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi)
Vol. 29
Issue 5
Pg. 1649-1653
(Oct 2021)
ISSN: 1009-2137 [Print] China |
PMID | 34627455
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Antifungal Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Child
- Fever
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
(drug therapy)
- Mycoses
(drug therapy)
- Retrospective Studies
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