SEOM clinical guidelines for the prophylaxis of infectious diseases in cancer patients (2021)

Clin Transl Oncol. 2022 Apr;24(4):724-732. doi: 10.1007/s12094-022-02800-3. Epub 2022 Mar 1.

Abstract

Infections are still a major cause of morbi-mortality in patients with cancer. Some of these infections are preventable through specific measures, such as vaccination or prophylaxis. This guideline aims to summarize the evidence and recommendations for the prevention of infections in cancer patients, devoting special attention to the most prevalent preventable infectious disease. All the evidences will be graded according to The Infectious Diseases Society of America grading system.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; Immunosuppression; Prophylaxis; Vaccination.

MeSH terms

  • Communicable Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / complications
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy