Infections in Cancer Patients
( Oncology Critical Care )
Publication series ： Oncology Critical Care
Author： Deepjot Singh and Robert A. Bonomo
Publisher： IntechOpen
Publication year： 2016
E-ISBN: INT6159064372
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9789535127819
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9789535127826
Subject： R459.7 emergency first - aid treatment;R472.2 nursing aid;R605.97 emergency surgery
Keyword： 急救外科学,护理急救法,急症、急救处理
Language： ENG
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Infections in Cancer Patients
Description
Cancer therapy is a dynamically evolving field. Chemotherapy and biologic agents impact the magnitude and duration of immunosuppression in the already-immunocompromised cancer hosts who are then susceptible to a broad spectrum of infectious complications ranging from mild opportunistic infections to severe, fatal neutropenic sepsis. Numerous bacterial, fungal, and viral organisms have been implicated dictating varied preventative approaches. Rapid assessment and risk stratification of febrile patients identify individuals requiring hospital admission. Timely delivery of antimicrobials reduces the risk of complications and death. Herein, we summarize the current “state of art” in the management of infection in the cancer patient. We detail the advances in antibacterial and antifungal therapy.
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