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Infectious Complications in Cancer Patients
. Ed(S): Stosor, Valentina; Zembower, Teresa R.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Stosor, Valentina; Zembower, Teresa R. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 521 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 45 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJCL; MJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 795.
While advances in both the treatment of cancer and the management of its complications have led to significant improvement in patient survival, infections remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with neo plastic disease. In this patient population, infection risk results from a complex interplay between the host’s underlying immunodeficiencies, local tumor effects and treatment-induced immunosuppression. New chemotherapeutic approaches and antimicrobial prophylaxis and treatment practices continue to shape the spectrum of infections in these patients. Clinicians who treat infections in cancer patients are continually challenged by the emergence of new pathogens and by the increasing antimicrobial resistance ... Read more
While advances in both the treatment of cancer and the management of its complications have led to significant improvement in patient survival, infections remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with neo plastic disease. In this patient population, infection risk results from a complex interplay between the host’s underlying immunodeficiencies, local tumor effects and treatment-induced immunosuppression. New chemotherapeutic approaches and antimicrobial prophylaxis and treatment practices continue to shape the spectrum of infections in these patients. Clinicians who treat infections in cancer patients are continually challenged by the emergence of new pathogens and by the increasing antimicrobial resistance ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
521
Condition
New
Series
Cancer Treatment and Research
Number of Pages
511
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319380643
SKU
V9783319380643
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99-15
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