Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infections: Expert Guide to Infectious Disease Management in Immun

Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infections: Expert Guide to Infectious Disease Management in Immunocompromised Children
By William M. Copeland, MD; Stephanie R. Springer, MD, MPH; and Thomas P. Palmieri, MD, PhD

A critically ill child undergoing transplant or cancer therapy faces one of the greatest risks in modern medicine: life-threatening infections. Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infections offers a definitive, expert-driven guide to the diagnosis, prevention, and management of infectious diseases in immunocompromised pediatric patients.

Written by a team of seasoned pediatric infectious disease specialists, this evidence-based resource empowers clinicians with practical strategies and real-world insight into managing complex infections in children with hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and post-transplant complications. This essential guide spans bacterial, viral, fungal, and opportunistic infections with a focus on early recognition, targeted antimicrobial therapy, prophylaxis, resistance patterns, and multidisciplinary coordination of care.

Whether you are a pediatrician, oncologist, transplant specialist, infectious disease consultant, or critical care provider, this book provides the clinical clarity, depth, and authority needed to improve outcomes in a vulnerable patient population. Chapters include high-yield decision-making algorithms, case-based discussions, diagnostic pearls, and up-to-date therapeutic recommendations grounded in current guidelines and frontline practice.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of infection management in pediatric oncology and transplant care
• Detailed approaches to neutropenic fever, invasive fungal disease, viral reactivations, and multidrug-resistant organisms
• Practical guidance on prophylactic regimens, vaccine strategies, and antimicrobial stewardship in immunosuppressed children
• Special considerations for ICU infections, catheter-related complications, and global pathogens in pediatric transplant tourism
• Includes tables, clinical checklists, and quick-reference summaries for bedside utility

A trusted companion for anyone treating children at the intersection of cancer, transplantation, and infectious risk, this guide stands as an indispensable clinical tool for improving survival and quality of care in pediatric immunocompromised populations.