Infections in the Immunosuppressed Patient: An Illustrated Case-Based Approach

Infections in the Immunosuppressed Patient offers an illustrated, case-based matrix for treatment of infections across all types of immunosuppressed patients. As the challenges of managing these infections continues to evolve, this collection offers lucid, authoritative guidance to diagnosing and treating these infections effectively.

Comprising 81 cases from leading experts across specialties, this collection offers a guide to both common and uncommon presentations of infections in:

- Cancer patients
- Solid-organ transplant recipients
- Stem-cell recipients
- Patients on immunosuppressive drugs
- Patients with other immunosuppressive conditions

Supplemented with rich color illustrations and insights from more than 100 experts, Infections in the Immunosuppressed Patient is the new benchmark reference work for treatment of these difficult cases.


Author: Pranatharthi H. Chandrasekar
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 01/08/2016
Pages: 424
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780199938568
ISBN10: 0199938563
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Infectious Diseases

About the Author

Pranatharthi H. Chandrasekar, MD, is Professor of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University. His major professional interest is management of infections in the immunocompromised host.