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Managing infections that complicate care of neutropenic patients with leukemia and hematopoietic stem cell recipients has become a distinct specialty. In Managing Infections in Patients with Hematological Malignancies, the authors and editor draw on their extensive expertise while providing a roadmap for hematologists to efficiently manage the complex infections within their patients. The first section of the text reviews viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens, and provides brief descriptions of the microbes and diseases they cause in patients with hematological malignancies. The second section is devoted to management of infections in patients with the different underlying hematological malignancies, while the third addresses several important topics that are often ignored in most books about infections and hematological malignancies. Managing Infections in Hematological Malignancies is a useful tool for all clinicians and practicing hematologists who treat individual patients and aspire to build stronger infectious diseases programs within their respective cancer centers.
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Introduction: Approach to the Patient.- Viruses.- Bacteria.- Fungal and Parasitic Infections.- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Febrile Neutropenia.- Lymphomas and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.- Multiple Myeloma.- Stem Cell Transplantation.- Modulation of Immune Function.- Prophylaxis.- Infection Control and Prevention.- Immunizations.- Issues in Anti-infective Management.
Summary
Managing infections that complicate care of neutropenic patients with leukemia and hematopoietic stem cell recipients has become a distinct specialty. In Managing Infections in Patients with Hematological Malignancies, the authors and editor draw on their extensive expertise while providing a roadmap for hematologists to efficiently manage the complex infections within their patients. The first section of the text reviews viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens, and provides brief descriptions of the microbes and diseases they cause in patients with hematological malignancies. The second section is devoted to management of infections in patients with the different underlying hematological malignancies, while the third addresses several important topics that are often ignored in most books about infections and hematological malignancies. Managing Infections in Hematological Malignancies is a useful tool for all clinicians and practicing hematologists who treat individual patients and aspire to build stronger infectious diseases programs within their respective cancer centers.
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“This book provides the complete handbook for the management of infections on patients with haematological malignancies. … Managing Infections in Patients with Haematological Malignancies is a useful tool for practicing haematologists whether they be just starting out or the more experienced physician. … This textbook provides a practical guide to identifying the right bug and the right treatment and is a useful addition to any haemato-oncology ward.” (British Journal of Haematology, Vol. 156 (3), February, 2012)
“This practical book describes infections in patients with hematologic malignancies. … This is a useful book for any hematologist desiring to implement a program to appropriately evaluate and care for infections in this patient group.” (Trevor C. Van Schooneveld, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2010)
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From the reviews:
"This book provides the complete handbook for the management of infections on patients with haematological malignancies. ... Managing Infections in Patients with Haematological Malignancies is a useful tool for practicing haematologists whether they be just starting out or the more experienced physician. ... This textbook provides a practical guide to identifying the right bug and the right treatment and is a useful addition to any haemato-oncology ward." (British Journal of Haematology, Vol. 156 (3), February, 2012)
"This practical book describes infections in patients with hematologic malignancies. ... This is a useful book for any hematologist desiring to implement a program to appropriately evaluate and care for infections in this patient group." (Trevor C. Van Schooneveld, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2010)
