Current therapy of infectious disease

• Other Authors: Schlossberg, David (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis Mosby 2001
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Communicable Diseases > therapy
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• Physical Description: xl, 792 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781576076903; 0323009077

The new edition of this well-respected text provides current, succinct descriptions of a full range of infectious diseases plus all the latest recommendations for therapy. Clinically oriented, and organised by syndrome and organism it enables busy practitioners to look up any infectious disease topic quickly and efficiently to reach a rapid diagnosis.This latest edition has been extensively revised and includes new nine chapters, updated material on current issues such as bio-terrorism and drug interactions, and all the latest advances in anti-bacterial and anti-viral drugs. Organized both by syndrome and by organism for easy access. Features abundant diagrams and illustrations that make complex concepts easy to understand. Provides many precise algorithms to expedite decision-making. Includes coverage of prevention and nosocomial infections. Offers antimicrobial tables that display brand and generic names, dosages, costs, effects of food, pregnancy classifications, dosages for renal failure, and major toxicities. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Presents information on new anti-bacterial and anti-viral drugs, including the most recent drugs for AIDS. Offers new chapters on Hantavirus Psoas Abscess Splenic Abscess Infectious Polymyositis Babesiosis Infectious Esophagitis Transplants CMV and Herpesvirus 6, 7 & 8. Includes updated chapterson drug-drug interactions, bio-terrorism, microbial resistance, prophylaxis, current vaccine recommendations, and more. Presents information on new anti-bacterial and anti-viral drugs, including the most recent drugs for AIDS. Offers new chapters on Hantavirus Psoas Abscess Splenic Abscess Infectious Polymyositis Babesiosis Infectious Esophagitis Transplants CMV and Herpesvirus 6, 7 & 8. Includes updated chapters on drug-drug interactions, bio-terrorism, microbial resistance, prophylaxis, current vaccine recommendations, and more