Infection in the cancer patient - A practical guide (Paperback, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2006
First published:	November 2006
Editors:	R.A.J. Spence • Rod Hay • Patrick Johnston
Dimensions:	234 x 167 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	292
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-856632-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Surgery > Surgical oncology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pathology > Medical microbiology & virology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pharmacology > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Oncology > General
LSN:	0-19-856632-8
Barcode:	9780198566328

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