Infections in immunocompromised patients

Immunocompromised individuals are people whose immune system is impaired and therefore have a reduced ability to defend themselves against infections. This condition may result from an underlying disease, immunosuppressive treatment, cancer, organ transplantation, or, more rarely, a genetic disorder. Infections remain one of the leading causes of complications and mortality in these patients. For this reason, it is essential to develop new prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies to improve their prognosis and quality of life.

THE CHALLENGE

Advances in medicine have made it possible for an increasing number of people to survive complex oncological, hematological, and chronic diseases. As a result, the population of immunocompromised patients continues to grow steadily.

Many of the infections affecting these patients are caused by opportunistic microorganisms that do not usually cause disease in individuals with a healthy immune system. Detecting and treating these infections appropriately remains a major clinical challenge.

In this context, our research focuses on four main objectives:

- Developing effective strategies to prevent infections.
- Improving early diagnosis through novel microbiological and immunological tools.
- Adapting infection management to new treatments and emerging patient profiles.
- Developing innovative therapies that help reduce mortality and associated complications.

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Pedro Puerta

Co-Head of Section for Immunosuppressed Patients – Doctor and Researcher

Lluïsa Pedro-Botet

Co-Head of Section for Immunosuppressed Patients and Head of Severe Bacterial Infections – Doctor and Researcher

Rosa Benítez

Doctor and Researcher

Carme Bracke

Doctor and Researcher

Ana Peris

Doctor and Researcher

Alba Romero

Doctor and Researcher

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