Article
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) and the risk for febrile neutropenia and infection in pediatric oncology patients with chemotherapy.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 15 Jul 2011
Frakking F N J, Israëls J, Kremer L C M, Kuijpers T W, Caron H N, van de Wetering M D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We determined whether mannose-binding lectin (MBL) deficiency is associated with an increased risk of febrile neutropenia (FN) and/or infection in pediatric oncology patients. PROCEDURE: We systematically searched and reviewed all the literature on MBL and infections in children with cancer, identified from a literature search of Medline, Embase, and Central (1966-April 2010). We extracted information...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
