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Microbiological Profile of Neutropenic Patients with Fever: A Case Series Study.

Hally Karibasappa, Medhini Allum, and Ramesh K

A systematic study of the etiological profile of these fevers would help to formulate a suitable antibiotic policy as well as effective infection control measures. The study material was collected from the hospitals of M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore. A detailed history was taken and physical examination was done in all patients. They were subjected to appropriate investigations to find out the cause of fever. In this study, 74 patients with febrile neutropenia were the study subjects and among them 65% were males and 35% were females. Majority were in the age group of 39 – 58 years (51.4%). Pathogens isolated in 15(20.27%) of 74 febrile neutropenic cases. An understanding of the epidemiology of febrile neutropenic episodes is crucial for the implementation of strategies that may contribute to preventing and controlling these infections.