基本説明
Features: Discussions on infections that result from hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; the most recent developments in the management and prevention of infection in immunocompromised surgical patients; a detailed discussion of the management of AIDS; and more.
Full Description
This highly anticipated fourth edition of a well-regarded resource offers in-depth examinations of the latest developments in the management of infections in the immuno-compromised patient. Addressing the explosion of research information and clinical approaches that have emerged since the publication of the third edition, world-renowned experts maintain and enhance the lucid and accessible presentations that made the previous editions so popular. Covering every important aspect of compromised-host infection, this fourth edition offers several new features, including: discussions on infections that result from hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; the most recent developments in the management and prevention of infection in immunocompromised surgical patients; a detailed discussion of the management of AIDS; up-to-date, critical reviews of the current literature; practical management advice incorporating the latest scientific information; and a variety of perspectives that clarify complex patients care issues faced by the practitioner.
Contents
1. Introduction; R.H. Rubin, L.S. Young. 2. Defects in Host Defense Mechanisms; J. v.d. Meer, B.J. Kullberg. 3. Mucocutaneous Infections in the Immunocompromised Host; R.A. Johnson, A. Sober. 4. Clinical Approach to the Compromised Host with Fever and Pulmonary Infiltrates; R.H. Rubin, R. Greene. 5. Central Nervouw System Infection in the Compromised Host; A.R. Tunkel, W.M. Scheld. 6. Fungal Infections in the Immunocompromised Host; L.J. Wheat, et al. 7. Mycobacterial and Nocardial Diseases in the Compromised Host; L.S. Young, R.H. Rubin. 8. Pneumocystis carinii and Parasitic Infections in the Immunocompromised Host; J.A. Fishman. 9. Viral Hepatitis in the Compromised Host; P.M. Rosenberg, J.L. Dienstag. 10. Herpes Group Virus Infection in the Compromised Host; P.D. Griffiths. 11. Morbidity in Compromised Patients Related to Viruses Other Than Herpes Group and Hepatitis Viruses; R.T. Schooley. 12. Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations of HIV-1 Infection; R.T. Schooley, C.A. Benson. 13. Infectious Complications in Children with Cancer and HIV; S.W. Alexander, et al. 14. Infections Complicating Congenital Immunodeficiency Syndromes; J.C. Christenson, H.R. Hill. 15. Management of Infections in Leukemia and Lymphoma; L.S. Young. 16. Infection in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantion; M. Boeckh, K.A. Marr. 17. Infection in Organ Transplant Recipient; R.H. Rubin. 18. Surgical Aspects of Infection in the Compromised Host; A.B. Cosimi.
