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thiotepa and Pneumococcal Infections

thiotepa has been researched along with Pneumococcal Infections in 2 studies

Thiotepa: A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant. It causes skin, gastrointestinal, CNS, and bone marrow damage. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), thiotepa may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 11th ed).

Pneumococcal Infections: Infections with bacteria of the species STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Pterygium excision was complicated by bacterial corneoscleritis and endophthalmitis in two patients, one who had received postoperative beta irradiation and the other topical thiotepa."3.67Bacterial corneoscleritis complicating pterygium excision. ( Farrell, PL; Smith, RE, 1989)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wilcox, LD1
De Rose, G1
Cooke, D1
Farrell, PL1
Smith, RE1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for thiotepa and Pneumococcal Infections

ArticleYear
Use of the dog spleen for studying effects of irradiation and chemotherapeutic agents, with suggested uses of other organs.
    Cancer, 1976, Volume: 38, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Antineoplastic Agents; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Dogs; Fluorouracil; Leukocytes; Mech

1976
Bacterial corneoscleritis complicating pterygium excision.
    American journal of ophthalmology, 1989, May-15, Volume: 107, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Beta Particles; Combined Modality Therapy; Endophthalmitis; Female; Humans; Keratitis;

1989