Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
From the reviews: "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 Review Service, March, 2010)
Review
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)
Synopsis
In this book, the authors and editor draw on their extensive expertise to provide a roadmap for hematologists to efficiently manage the complex infections within their patients. There are also extensive tables to allow for quick access to information.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction: Approach to Patient
Chapter 2. Viruses
Chapter 3. Bacteria
Chapter 4. Fungi and Parasites
Chapter 5. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Febrile Neutropenia
Chapter 6. Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chapter 7. Multiple Myeloma
Chapter 8. Stem Cell Transplantation
Chapter 9. Pediatric Hematological Malignancies and Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chapter 10. Modulation of Immune Function
Chapter 11. Prophylaxis
Chapter 12. Infection Control and Prevention
Chapter 13. Immunizations
Chapter 14. Issues in Anti-Infectives Management