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Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases

  • 1st Edition - February 5, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Author: William Steinbach
  • Language: English

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, clini… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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.

  • Enhanced
    •  eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Readership

Pediatric infectious disease specialists, ID specialists, academic/hospital-based pediatricians. (There are around 1,200 pediatric ID specialists in the US, added to which there are around 200,000 pediatric physicians worldwide; see detailed audience desc

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"This is a one-of-a-kind book that presents very focused information in a simple, synthesized, and easy-to-digest format."

-Natalie Neu, MD, MPH (Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons) Doody's Review Service

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 21, 2020
  • Language: English

About the author

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William Steinbach

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Pediatrics, Robert H. Fiser, Jr., MD Endowed Chair in Pediatrics, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean for Child Health, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Pediatrician-in-Chief, Arkansas Children’s Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

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