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Managing Infections in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies CME
Content Development Co-Chairs: Kenneth V. Rolston, MD, John R. Wingard, MD
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Release Date: November 25, 2003; Valid for credit through November 25, 2004

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  1. Overview
    Overview
    Febrile Neutropenia
    Initial Evaluation
    Initial Management

  2. Bacterial Infections
    Bacterial Infections
    Enterococcus Infections
    Streptococcal Infections
    Nosocomial Infections
    Intravascular Devices

  3. Community Respiratory Viruses

  4. Fungal Infections
    Fungal Infections
    Candida Trials and Management
    Caspofungin
    Aspergillus
    Galactomannan Assay
    Treatment Options and Primary Therapy
    Empirical Use of Antifungal Agents
    Empirical Therapy in Febrile Neutropenic Patients
    Less-Common Infections

  5. Special Considerations in the Management of Hematologic Malignancies: Subpopulations
    Special Considerations in the Management of Hematologic Malignancies
    Other Hematologic Malignancies
    Emerging Infections, Vaccination Strategies, and Infection Control

  6. References

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