title: Infectious diseases in gynecologic oncology: an overview.
abstract: The increasing trend of a multimodal therapeutic approach in gynecologic oncology in the last few years has markedly changed the nature, frequency, and clinical presentation of infectious diseases. Despite the improved diagnostic tools, refined surgical technique, and routine use of prophylactic antibiotics, the morbidity and mortality of infectious complications remain significant. The rational use of available treatment resources, the recognition of risk factors, and increased awareness of host-cancer interactions should reduce the incidence of these serious infectious complications. The improved prevention and more efficient treatment of infections in the gynecologic oncology patient will not only improve prognosis but also have a significant economic impact as well.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA. radam@emory.edu
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Adam
authors.forename: Y G
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Adam
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011379:Prognosis; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002511:Cephalosporins; D010100:Oxygen