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==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
The diet for the patient with aplastic anemia who has neutropenia or who is receiving immunosuppressive therapy should be tailored carefully to exclude raw meats, dairy products, or fruits and vegetables that are likely to be colonized by bacteria, fungus, or molds. Furthermore, a salt-limited diet is recommended during therapy with steroids or cyclosporin-A (CSA). | |||
The patient should avoid any activity that increases the risk of trauma during periods of thrombocytopenia. Menstruating women are also advised to be on hormonal pills to avoid menstrual cycles that are likely to be heavy due to thrombocytopenia. | |||
Inform patients of the increased risk of community-acquired infections during periods of neutropenia and lymphopenia. Patients should maintain hygiene to reduce the risks of infection. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Secondary Prevention
The diet for the patient with aplastic anemia who has neutropenia or who is receiving immunosuppressive therapy should be tailored carefully to exclude raw meats, dairy products, or fruits and vegetables that are likely to be colonized by bacteria, fungus, or molds. Furthermore, a salt-limited diet is recommended during therapy with steroids or cyclosporin-A (CSA).
The patient should avoid any activity that increases the risk of trauma during periods of thrombocytopenia. Menstruating women are also advised to be on hormonal pills to avoid menstrual cycles that are likely to be heavy due to thrombocytopenia.
Inform patients of the increased risk of community-acquired infections during periods of neutropenia and lymphopenia. Patients should maintain hygiene to reduce the risks of infection.