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Infections in Hematology

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Editors:
  1. Georg Maschmeyer

    1. Department of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany

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  2. Kenneth V.I. Rolston

    1. Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center University of Texas, Houston, USA

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  • 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)

  1. Infection Prevention

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 273-273
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    2. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Hematology

      • Corrado Girmenia, Francesco Menichetti
      Pages 275-296

    3. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology in Hematology Units

      • Maja Weisser, Andreas Widmer
      Pages 297-313

    4. Myeloid Growth Factors

      • Hartmut Link
      Pages 315-324

  2. Back Matter

    Pages 325-335
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About this book

Infections are among the most frequent complications in patients with hematological malignancies and in those undergoing high-dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. A profound knowledge on the epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, treatment modalities and prophylactic strategies is essential for the clinical management of these complications in patients who are often severely immunocompromised owing to their underlying diseases and in particular, the intensive myelosuppressive chemo and immunotherapy. This textbook provides a clinically oriented, compact and up-to-date overview on infections in hematology patients and their management. The typical pathogens to be considered in different subgroups of patients are identified and further aspects of the microbiological background are explored. Clinical, imaging, and laboratory-based diagnostic techniques are discussed and therapeutic strategies appropriate to different situations are then presented, with due attention to the pitfalls, toxicities and interactions that can arise during antimicrobial treatment. Strategies to prevent infection are also outlined, encompassing antimicrobial prophylaxis, isolation procedures, hospital hygiene, protective immunization and the use of hematopoietic growth factors.

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“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

  • Department of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany

    Georg Maschmeyer

  • 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

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