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Neutropenic Sepsis

Neutropenic Sepsis

by | Mar 9, 2026 | White Blood Cells

TL;DR Neutropenic sepsis is a medical emergency defined by a fever (≥ 38.3°C (101°F)) and an ANC < 0.5 X 109/L. It requires a “door-to-needle” time of < 60 minutes for the first dose of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Pathophysiology...
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