A case of severe cefepime-related neutropenia in a 15-year-old patient

Lisa Malincarne Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Perugia, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]

Daniela Francisci Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Perugia, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy

Laura Martinelli Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Perugia, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy

Giulia Masini Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Perugia, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy

Franco Baldelli Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Perugia, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Perugia, Italy

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