Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases E-Book

Download or read book Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases E-Book written by William Steinbach and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the number and types of pediatric transplants increase and the complexity of chemotherapy regimens continues to evolve, there is a greater need for authoritative guidance, clinically actionable strategies, and easy-to-find information in the challenging area of immunocompromised pediatric patients. Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases offers up-to-date, targeted coverage of this complex field, compiled by world-renowned editors and authors into one convenient volume. - Covers the must-know principles for diagnosing and managing opportunistic infections in immunocompromised populations and detailed aspects of their care – information not specifically covered in pediatric infectious disease textbooks or pediatric oncology books. - Features algorithms in every chapter that provide visual, accessible overviews of treatment protocols. - Discusses key topics such as microbiome implications in transplantation and oncology, antimicrobial resistant Gram-negative bacteria, EBV-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders, and many others. - Offers well-referenced, evidence-based content throughout, with targeted suggested readings provided.