Publications by authors named "Pooven Govender"
Article Synopsis
- Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) can lead to serious treatment complications, particularly in patients with HIV. The study aimed to compare the incidence of CIN in HIV-infected versus uninfected patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
- A review of medical records from 65 women revealed that HIV-infected patients, who were generally younger and more advanced in disease stage, had a significantly higher risk of developing CIN—almost double that of their uninfected counterparts.
- The findings highlighted that HIV is a critical risk factor for CIN in chemotherapy patients, suggesting the need for careful monitoring and management in these individuals to improve treatment outcomes.
