Outcomes and microbiological patterns of bacteremia in chemotherapy-related febrile neutropenia at a tertiary facility in Kenya

The study found a higher mortality rate in patients with FN in East Africa than in North America. Gram-negative bacteria were the most commonly isolated pathogens in blood cultures, with a growing concern over the increasing prevalence of multi-drug-resistant strains. Further multi-centered studies involving larger sample sizes are required to help develop regional guidelines for the choice of EAT in the management of FN.