Immunocompromised and infection

Author: Ju Jieming
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is a specialized monograph that systematically discusses the immune responses, infection types, characteristics, and clinical management of infections in immunocompromised hosts. The book is divided into four parts and forty-two chapters. Part 1 primarily describes the immune responses of immunocompromised hosts to bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, as well as the host's anti-infection and secondary immune dysfunction and other related factors of immune deficiency. Part 2 provides a general overview of common infections, chemotherapeutic drugs, and prophylactic treatments. Part 3 details the clinical features and management of infections in various systems during immune deficiency. Part 4, the focal point of the book, focuses on the clinical features and management of infections in special populations with immune deficiency, such as those with congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, solid organ transplant recipients, patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and HIV-infected individuals. It also highlights less-recognized immunocompromised hosts, such as patients with liver failure, hemodialysis patients, diabetic patients, elderly patients, and those with intravascular devices, discussing the types, characteristics, and key management points of their infections. The book also provides specialized discussions on surgical management and nutritional support for immunocompromised hosts with infections. The content is comprehensive and well-supported by detailed materials. The author has incorporated the results of over a decade of research on immune deficiency and infections, along with clinical experience, into this work, which is written in conjunction with the latest domestic and international advancements. It serves as a valuable reference for clinicians and researchers in various medical disciplines, including internal medicine, surgery, ICU, oncology, and infectious diseases.