Editors:
A clinically oriented, compact, and up-to-date overview on all aspects of infections in hematology patients
Identifies the typical pathogens to be considered in different subgroups of patients
Presents clinical, imaging and laboratory-based diagnostic techniques and discusses the therapeutic strategies appropriate to different situations
Considers various prophylactic strategies
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Epidemiology: Infections in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies
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Front Matter
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Antimicrobial Treatment (Including Important Pitfalls, Toxicities and Interactions)
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About this book
Reviews
“This is a comprehensive review of the risk factors, microbiology, prophylaxis, and management of infections in patients with hematological malignancies. … The audience includes students, residents, and practitioners who care for patients with hematological malignancies, and the book targets this group well. … Physicians who care for patients with hematological malignancies need a book like this to give them a comprehensive overview of the support and management of infections in these patients.” (Joseph C. Alvarnas, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany
Georg Maschmeyer
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center University of Texas, Houston, USA
Kenneth V.I. Rolston
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Infections in Hematology
Editors: Georg Maschmeyer, Kenneth V.I. Rolston
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44000-1
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-662-43999-9Published: 07 January 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-50678-3Published: 14 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-44000-1Published: 13 December 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 335
Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour
Topics: Hematology, Oncology, Transplant Surgery
Industry Sectors: Biotechnology, Health & Hospitals, Pharma