Infection in the cancer patient : A practical guide Paperback / softback
Edited by R A J (, Consultant Surgeon, Belfast City Hospital; Honorary Professor, Queen's University B Spence, Rod (, Head, School of Medicine and Dentistry; Professor of Dermatology, Queen's University Bel Hay, Patrick (, Professor of Oncology, Belfast City Hospital and Queen's University Belfast; Di Johnston
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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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:292 pages, 17 line illustrations, 11 colour plates, tables
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:12/10/2006
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- ISBN:9780198566328
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:292 pages, 17 line illustrations, 11 colour plates, tables
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:12/10/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9780198566328