Naslov
Infections in Hospitalised Patients with Multiple Myeloma: Main Characteristics and Risk Factors.

Autori
Valković, Toni ; Gačić, Vedrana ; Ivandić, Jelena ; Petrov, Božo ; Dobrila-Dintinjana, Renata ; Dadić-Hero, Elizabeta ; Načinović- Duletić, Antica

Izvornik
Turkish Journal of Hematology (1300-7777) 32 (2015); 234-242

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Multiple myeloma ; infections ; risk factors ; therapy

Sažetak
Multiple myeloma is a common haematological malignancy and immune dysfunction is the hallmark of the disease. It leads to an increased infection risk, which is still a major cause of mortality. The infection spectrum and characteristics have evolved with the introduction of novel agents. An understanding of risk factors that increase susceptibility to infections is critical in fighting them. This retrospective investigation aimed to establish the incidence and main characteristics of infections in non-transplanted hospitalised myeloma patients in our department over a 3- year period, as well as factors associated with infections.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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