๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Chapter 223 ยท Infections in Immunocompromised Persons

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Primary immunodeficiencies (SCID, CGD, antibody defects, complement), secondary (HIV, malignancy, transplant), fever in neutropenia, opportunistic infections, prophylaxis, HSCT, SOT.

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๐Ÿ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios โ€” Infections in Immunocompromised (Nelson Ch 223)

๐Ÿ“‡ Highโ€‘Yield Review Cards (Immunocompromised Host)

๐Ÿฉบ Immunocompromised Host Infection Scenarios

Select a scenario for diagnostic and management guidance.

๐Ÿ“‹ Stepwise Approach: Fever in Neutropenia & Prevention

    ๐Ÿฆ  Pathogens by Immune Defect

    Immune DefectCommon Pathogens
    Neutropenia (ANC <500)Gram-neg (E. coli, Pseudomonas), Gram-pos (Staph, Strep), Candida, Aspergillus
    Humoral (B-cell)Encapsulated bacteria (S. pneumoniae, Hib, N. meningitidis), Giardia, Enterovirus
    Cellular (T-cell)Viruses (CMV, EBV, VZV, HSV), PJP, fungi (Cryptococcus, Histoplasma), Mycobacteria
    Phagocytic (CGD)S. aureus, Serratia, Burkholderia, Nocardia, Aspergillus
    Complement (terminal)Neisseria meningitidis, N. gonorrhoeae
    AspleniaS. pneumoniae, Hib, N. meningitidis, Salmonella, Babesia, Plasmodium

    โšก Reflex Prompts โ€” Immunocompromised Decisions

    ๐Ÿ“– Summary: Infections in Immunocompromised Persons โ€” Nelson Ch 223