Title

Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Adult Patients With Cancer-Related Immunosuppression

Authoring Organizations

Publication Month/Year

September 4, 2018

Last Updated Month/Year

March 5, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

• Quick-Reference Guide
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Slide Set
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Podcast
• Patient Information
• Patient Information

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Target Patient Population

Patients receiving treatment of cancer as inpatients or outpatients who are experiencing immune suppression or increased susceptibility to infection.

Target Provider Population

Oncologists, infectious disease specialists, emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Prevention

Keywords

cancer, antimicrobial prophylaxis, Cancer-Related Immunosuppression, immunosuppressed patients

Source Citation

DOI: 10.1200/JCO.18.00374 Journal of Clinical Oncology 36, no. 30 (October 20, 2018) 3043-3054.

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Data Supplement, Methodology Supplement