This book aims to approach the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of infectious complications related to the use of biologic and targeted therapies. The first part is a general overview on the epidemiology and prevention of infections with the use of these agents. Timelines, pre-treatment evaluation, use of vaccines and travel counseling. In the second part, we will analyze the specific risk of infections associated with the use of the most important agents. The third part approach the problem on a syndromic point of view. For example, how to evaluate pulmonary infiltrates in a patient receiving biologic agents. This part III includes the most difficult and conflicting syndromes that clinicians may face when evaluating these patients.This book is intended not only for infectious diseases specialists, but also for different medical specialties prescribing biologic and targeted therapies.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Carlos Cervera
EAN: 9783031113659
COUNTRY: Switzerland
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WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 235 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Springer International Publishing AG
DATE PUBLISHED: 2023-12-03
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GENRE: MEDICAL / Internal Medicine
WIDTH: 155 cm
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Book Themes:
Clinical and internal medicine
Carlos Cervera, MD, PhDDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine. University of Alberta.1-124F Clinical Sciences Building. 11350 83 Ave. Edmonton T6G 2G3Alberta, CanadaPrimary email address: cerveraa@ualberta.caJose Maria Aguado, MD, PhDUnit of Infectious Diseases, Research Institute Hospital "12 de Octubre" (i + 12),University Hospital “12 de Octubre”, Complutense University of MadridMadrid, SpainPrimary email address: jaguadog1@gmail.com
