11. Management of infections in the immunocompromised patient non HIV - Dr Ian Blyth

This talk will cover disease and therapy mediated immunosuppression, focussing on the principles that govern a functioning immune system and how they can be altered. We will discuss the impact immunosuppression has on an individual’s infection risk, especially in terms of CMV, PCP and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. The talk will conclude by discussing how immunosuppression affects diagnostic algorithms, prophylaxis and empiric antimicrobial therapy.