Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory and Practice [Hardcover]

Kenrad E., M.D. Nelson (Author), Carolyn Masters, Ph.D. Williams (Author), Neil M. H. Graham (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 083421766X | ISBN-13: 978-0834217669 | Publication Date: July 15, 2000

This comprehensive text applies the fundamentals of epidemiology to the study of infectious diseases (ID). In the first section, readers will learn about basic epidemiologic methods for the study of ID plus be introduced to newer techniques like geographical information systems, mathematical modeling, and genetic laboratory tools. In the second section, the book covers major infectious diseases to illustrate both the range of techniques and issues vital to epidemiologists, and to highlight those diseases which have a major impact on health around the world. These include the disease of high mortality and morbidity such as malaria, HIV, STDs, diarrhea, and those with unique epidemiology such as parasitic diseases and Lyme disease.

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"...the authors should be congratulated. Anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals principles of infectious disease epidemiology, this book is for them." -- The Epidemiology Monitor, October 2000

"This book brings together an impressive array of subject matter..." -- International Journal of Epidemiology

Product Details

• Hardcover: 748 pages
• Publisher: Aspen Pub (July 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083421766X
• ISBN-13: 978-0834217669
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,061,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, detailed overview for both experts and novices, November 21, 2000

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Dr. Al "(The Gadget Guy)" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

This text is an excellent textbook for both infectious disease professionals and for students of infectious disease epidemiology. Nelson and colleagues cover a range of essential topics from a survey of important historical epidemics to study designs for infectious disease investigations. The first part of the text covers ID epidemiology background and methodology, whereas the second focuses on specific diseases as examples of different transmission modalities. TB, HIV and Influenza are among the pathogens discussed in great detail. Chapters are written by experts in their respective fields, making this textbook not only authoritative, but also up-to-date in scope and content. Many of the authors are affiliated with the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health or the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. "Infectious Disease Epidemiology" is extremely readable, and serves as an excellent reference tool. I highly recommend it.