Epidemiology and Risk Factors for the Development of Infectious Complications in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study in Latin America

Introduction: infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM). In Latin America, data on infectious complications in this patient population are lacking. Recommendations for antibacterial prophylaxis during current standard treatment are heterogeneous. Identifying risk factors for their development would help to define risk-adapted prophylactic strategies.