During induction therapy for acute leukemia, when do you decide to discontinue the antimicrobial prophylaxis?
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Medical Oncology · University of Washington
Antimicrobial prophylaxis (PPX) during treatment of acute leukemia can take several forms, and it is not always directly associated with blood counts.
Fungal PPX
During induction for AML, there are randomized data supporting posaconazole over fluconazole or itraconazole (Cornely, et al. New Engl J Med...