Overview
- Editors:
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Brahm H. Segal
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Departments of Medicine and Immunology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, USA
- Comprehensive in scope
- Written by experts in the field
- Includes conference-style case studies
- Introduces new advances in therapy
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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- Tyler Nygaard, Natalia Malachowa, Scott D. Kobayashi, Frank R. DeLeo
Pages 1-25
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- Shalu Sharma Kharkwal, Steven A. Porcelli
Pages 27-41
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- Srinjoy Chakraborti, Sanjay Ram
Pages 55-94
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- Srinjoy Chakraborti, Sanjay Ram
Pages 95-113
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- Cristina Cunha, Samuel M. Gonçalves, Agostinho Carvalho
Pages 115-131
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- Jana P. Lovell, Steven M. Holland
Pages 133-149
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- Morna J. Dorsey, Morton J. Cowan
Pages 151-165
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- Abdul Aziz Elkadri, Aleixo Muise
Pages 167-181
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- Andrea J. Zimmer, Alison G. Freifeld
Pages 183-194
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- Shahid Husain, Coleman Rotstein
Pages 231-242
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- Onyema Ogbuagu, R. Douglas Bruce
Pages 243-281
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- Neil U. Parikh, Mark F. Sands, Stanley A. Schwartz
Pages 283-295
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- Matthew W. McCarthy, Thomas Baker, Michael J. Satlin, Thomas J. Walsh
Pages 297-315
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- Ella J. Ariza-Heredia, Firas El Chaer, Roy F. Chemaly
Pages 317-337
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- Aspasia Katragkou, Emmanuel Roilides, Thomas J. Walsh
Pages 339-358
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- Paratosh Prasad, John Treanor
Pages 359-374
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- Juliana Silva, Claire Booth, Paul Veys
Pages 375-393
About this book
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the concepts vital to a modern treatment of common and opportunistic infections in the immunocompromised host. Chapters are written by experts in the field, and include their views on gaps in the field and future directions of research. This book begins with an overview of the normally functioning immune system followed by a detailed discussion of the major primary immunodeficiencies. Specific chapters are dedicated to providing practical knowledge in the prevention and treatment of infections in specific immunocompromised patients, including those with cancer, transplant recipients, HIV infection, and autoimmune disorders. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic evaluation, antimicrobial selection that includes consideration of the threat of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, and immunotherapy tailored to specific patients. Finally, dedicated chapters on stem cell transplantation for patients with primary immunodeficiencies,adoptive cellular immunotherapy, and gene therapy will provide readers with insight into these rapidly evolving and cutting edge therapies.
Management of Infections in the Immunocompromised Host is a valuable resource for infectious diseases specialists, immunologists, oncologists, hematologists, general physicians, students, researchers, and all other working with immunocompromised patients.
Editors and Affiliations
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Departments of Medicine and Immunology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, USA
Brahm H. Segal
