Emerging infectious diseases trends and issues

• Other Authors: Lashley, Felissa R. 1941- (Editor), Durham, Jerry D. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer Pub. 2002
• Subjects: Communicable Diseases, Emerging > epidemiology
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 483 pages illustrations, portraits 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780826114747; 0826114741

New, antibiotic-resistant, or "conquered" infectious diseases are increasing at alarming rates due to a number or reasons, including overuse of antibiotics and ease of global air travel. This book provides health professionals, especially nurses, with a broad overview of emerging and re-emerging diseases in the United States, with chapters describing 17 of the most prevalent. It is written by a multidisciplinary group of nurses, physicians, and infectious disease specialists. Extremely timely chapters are included on known issues, such as bioterrorism and immune-compromised populations. The Appendix includes a comprehensive resource list, including organizations and web sites