Infection in the cancer patient: A practical guide - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198566328 ISBN 13: 9780198566328

Verlag: OUP Oxford, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

Book by None

Über diesen Titel

Críticas

...good description of infectious complications that cancer patients may encounter. s

Reseña del editor

Infection in the cancer patient is extremely common, either precipitated by the cancer itself or occuring as a consequence of cancer therapies. Virtually all cancer patients develop an infection during their illness, many of which are life-threatening and require urgent treatment. There are also the wider health implications of antibiotic resistance and hospital acquired infections. This book provides a practical guide to all the infections a practising clinician and members of the multi-disciplinary team will meet in their care of a cancer patient.

An overview of the problem of infection in the cancer patient is provided, covering the immunology of cancer and the infection sequelae. This is then developed by site specific chapters, each describing the organisms responsible for the infection, its presentation, appropriate investigations, and finally management advice. Unique groups explored include viral infections such as HIV and infections in paediatrics. Infections in end of life care are specifically addressed.

Written by an international team of contributors recognised in their field, this book is the first to concentrate on what is a major issue for anyone involved in the care of the oncology patient.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: OUP Oxford
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0198566328
• ISBN 13: 9780198566328
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 292
• Herausgeber: Spence R A J, Hay Rod, Johnston Patrick