Impact of fluoroquinolone prophylaxis on documented infections in patients with febrile neutropenia

Daniel J. PrzybylskiCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, USA; ;Department of Pharmacy, St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA

David J. ReevesCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, USA; ;Department of Pharmacy, St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USACorrespondence[email protected]

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