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Principles and Practice of Cancer Infectious Diseases

Book information

Publisher
Humana Press
Year
2011
ISBN
1607616432, 9781607616436, 1607616440, 9781607616443
DOI
10.1007/978-1-60761-644-3
Open Library ID
OL25058827M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15470287 bytes)
Series
Current Clinical Oncology
Edition
1
Pages
596\612
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-14 18:00:00

Description

Principles and Practice of Cancer Infectious Diseases is a comprehensive and insightful work dedicated to elucidating the problem of infections in cancer patients. This essential volume reviews common and less often encountered infections, while establishing the difficulties behind preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious diseases in cancer patients. Key sections are devoted to the presentation of clinical symptoms and the identification of major etiologic agents. A cadre of leading clinicians provide a detailed assessment of the risk factors for various infections, critical strategies in preventing and managing infections, and study of the interactions between the pathogen and host's immune function and inflammatory response. With its in-depth knowledge and concise treatment of the distinct facets of infections in cancer patients, this volume is an indispensible tool for all infectious disease specialists and clinical oncologists.

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