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Diagnostic microbiology of the immunocompromised host /

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The immunocompromised patient population is increasing throughout the world. Major advances in transplantation techniques have expanded access to lifesaving therapies and improved outcomes in these high-risk populations. An understanding of the biology of these infections, host conditions, and the l...

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Other Authors: Hayden, Randall T. (Editor), Wolk, Donna M. (Editor), Carroll, Karen C. (Editor), Tang, Yi-Wei (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : ASM Press, [2016]
Edition:2nd edition.
Subjects:
Diagnostic microbiology > Technique.
Immunological deficiency syndromes > Diagnosis.
Opportunistic infections.
Infection.
Bacterial diseases.
Mycoses.
Virus diseases.
Infections
Bacterial Infections
Immunocompromised Host
Microbiological Techniques
Mycoses
Virus Diseases
Electronic books.
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Summary:The immunocompromised patient population is increasing throughout the world. Major advances in transplantation techniques have expanded access to lifesaving therapies and improved outcomes in these high-risk populations. An understanding of the biology of these infections, host conditions, and the limitations of technologies used to detect and quantify such pathogens is critical to optimal care.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 794 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781555819040
1555819044
9781683670704
1683670701
9781683673194
1683673190