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Infections in Immunocompromised Children

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Cancer in Children

Part of the book series: UICC International Union Against Cancer ((1360))

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Immunosuppressed children with cancer are constantly at risk of developing infections. The extent of susceptibility depends on the integrity of the various components of the immune system and the virulence and number of microbes to which the individual is exposed. Many other factors, including the type and stage of malignancy, type and extent of antimicrobial and anticancer therapies, integrity of the skin and mucous membranes, duration of hospitalization, and nutritional status also affect the risk of infection.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Oncology, Emma Kinderziekenhuis, Div. of Paediatrics Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, rm F8-239, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    P. A. Voûte

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Beatson Oncology Centre, Western Infirmary, G11 6NT, Glasgow, UK

    Ann Barrett

  3. Service de Pédiatrie, Institut Gustave Roussy, Rue Camille Desmoulins, F-94805, Villejuif Cedex, France

    Jean Lemerle

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Flynn, P.M., Hughes, W.T. (1992). Infections in Immunocompromised Children. In: Voûte, P.A., Barrett, A., Lemerle, J. (eds) Cancer in Children. UICC International Union Against Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84722-6_7

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