Management of Infections in the Immunocompromised Host

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Management of Infections in the Immunocompromised Host

Editore

Springer

Anno

2019

Pagine

445

ISBN

9783319776729

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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.

Phagocytes

Nygaard, Tyler (et al.)

Pages 1-25
T Cell Immunity

Kharkwal, Shalu Sharma (et al.)

Pages 27-41
B Cell Immunity

Garrett-Sinha, Lee Ann

Pages 43-54
Complement

Chakraborti, Srinjoy (et al.)

Pages 55-94
Antimicrobial Peptides

Chakraborti, Srinjoy (et al.)

Pages 95-113

Role of Deficits in Pathogen Recognition Receptors in Infection Susceptibility

Cunha, Cristina (et al.)

Pages 115-131
Defects of Innate Immunity

Lovell, Jana P. (et al.)

Pages 133-149
T Cell Defects

Dorsey, Morna J. (et al.)

Pages 151-165
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Primary Immunodeficiencies

Elkadri, Abdul Aziz (et al.)

Pages 167-181
Infections in Cancer

Zimmer, Andrea J. (et al.)

Pages 183-194
Infections in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

Almyroudis, Nikolaos G.

Pages 195-230
Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Husain, Shahid (et al.)

Pages 231-242
Infections in HIV-Infected Patients

Ogbuagu, Onyema (et al.)

Pages 243-281
Infections in Patients with Autoimmune Diseases

Parikh, Neil U. (et al.)

Pages 283-295
Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents: The Challenges of Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts

McCarthy, Matthew W. (et al.)

Pages 297-315
Antiviral Treatment and Prophylaxis in Immunocompromised Hosts

Ariza-Heredia, Ella J. (et al.)

Pages 317-337
Role of Immunoglobulin Therapy to Prevent and Treat Infections

Katragkou, Aspasia (et al.)

Pages 339-358
Vaccines in the Immunocompromised Hosts

Prasad, Paratosh (et al.)

Pages 359-374
Stem Cell Transplantation for Primary Immunodeficiency

Silva, Juliana (et al.)

Pages 375-393
Specific Adoptive T-Cell Therapy for Viral and Fungal Infections

Lum, Lawrence G. (et al.)

Pages 395-411
Gene Therapy for Primary Immunodeficiencies

Cicalese, Maria Pia (et al.)

Pages 413-431