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Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patients
RadioGraphicsBy recognizing imaging patterns associated with opportunistic organisms in immunocompromised patients, radiologists can narrow the differential diagnosis and expedite treatment, reducing morbidity and mortality rates in immunocompromised patients at risk.
Silvia Arora +3 more
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FEVER IN THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 1998A broad classification of immune defects provides a framework for the approach to fever in the immunocompromised host. Practical, historical, and physical examination findings are reviewed, and common clinical scenarios are highlighted. A general initial work-up and treatment plan are outlined.
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Panniculitis in an immunocompromised patient
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1991We present a patient in whom histoplasmosis panniculitis developed during steroid therapy for pancytopenia secondary to myelodysplasia. Although the cutaneous manifestations of disseminated histoplasmosis are rare, we review them because of the increasing numbers of organ-transplant patients, as well as other patients with immunodeficiency, including ...
A K, Silverman +4 more
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Chickenpox in the immunocompromised child
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2012For the majority of children who are immunocompromised or who require immunosuppression, their primary diagnosis necessitates a difficult programme of prolonged treatment. In countries with no varicella vaccination, this is compounded by the ever-present and significant threat of chickenpox. Potential exposures must be avoided, causing children to miss
Marion, Roderick +3 more
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Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient
Surgical Clinics of North America, 1994Specific microorganisms have certain types of host defenses directed at them. Inhibition of different host defenses, therefore, leads to an increased risk of the host for infection with different organisms. This article discusses the types of infections present in immunocompromised patients as well as a general approach to diagnosis and treatment.
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Vaccination of the Immunocompromised Patient
Biologicals, 1997The increasing number of immunocompromised persons both in industrialized countries and the developing world are at higher risk of acquiring certain diseases. Health professionals and doctors need to implement adequate vaccination strategies. According to the type of the underlying disease, its course and the therapy, the response to vaccine may be ...
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Diarrhea in the Immunocompromised Patient
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2012Diarrhea is a common problem in patients with immunocompromising conditions. The etiologic spectrum differs from patients with diarrhea who have a normal immune system. This article reviews the most important causes of diarrhea in immunocompromised patients, ranging from infectious causes to noninfectious causes of diarrhea in the setting of HIV ...
Elisabeth, Krones, Christoph, Högenauer
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Travel and the immunocompromised host
Hospital Medicine, 2000Increasing opportunities for travel and advances in medicine mean that immunocompromised patients may venture to potentially risky parts of the world. This article examines the risks faced by such travellers. Some limitations of standard travel vaccines are discussed and suggestions are made as to how best to advise such travellers.
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Fever in Immunocompromised Hosts
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 2013Fever is one of the most common reasons for the emergency department presentation of immunocompromised patients. Their differential diagnosis can be broad and includes rare or unexpected pathogens. Certain infectious causes of fever portend true emergencies; if they are not managed appropriately, rapid progression and death may ensue.
Devang M, Patel, David J, Riedel
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