This book is for junior doctors and general practitioners who need a very short and concise overview of infectious disease. Section One introduces the concepts of infectious disease and the microbiology. The bulk of the book is Section Two on clinical syndromes which adopts a systemic approach. Fourteen chapters cover the infections commonly encountered in each body system with sections devoted to AIDS and the common venereal diseases. Each clinical syndrome is presented under consistent headings of: epidemiology and transmission; pathogenesis; clinical features; prognosis; management; immunity and prevention. Section Three outlines the organisms and the specific infections that they cause. Section Four is, as far as possible, tabulated information giving the background and details to the safe-prescribing of antibiotics, and is followed by a section of appendices which outline immunization schedules, choice antibiotics for common clinical situations, and a glossary.
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"In short, this book is a valuable companion for both the medical student and the practitioner and clinician interested in infectious diseases. Its size and well defined structure make it especially suitable for everyday use. The Infectious Disease Manual is an interesting addition to standard textbooks on this topic, and should not be missing in any medical library."
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"Overall this is an excellent and extremely portable reference text in infectious disease. It is crammed full of well presented information and would be a useful addition to the bookshelves of Accident and Emergency departments, general practice surgeries and microbiology laboratories. I am also certain it will find its way into the white coat pockets of many aspiring physicians."
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The Infectious Diseases Manual is a concise and up-to-date guide to infectious diseases, medical microbiology and antibiotic prescribing. It brings together information about all aspects of infectious diseases into one accessible volume and balances practical information with scientific content. It will enable the reader to manage both common and uncommon infectious diseases more effectively and economically.The Manual contains the following special features:- Integrated information about clinical infectious diseases, microbiology and antibiotic prescribing- Updated sections on rapidly developing areas, e.g. HIV infection, antiviral drugs and antibiotics- Clear and systematic layout using a standard format for each section allowing rapid access to key information- Detailed guidance on safe and effective antibiotic prescribing- Extensive cross-referencing to give a detailed and comprehensive account of all clinically important infections.The Infectious Diseases Manual will be an invaluable source of reference for day-to-day clinical use.
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This book comprises a fast and efficient retrieval system of facts, epidemiology, diagnoses, treatment, and lab assessment for a broad range of infectious diseases and paristology. The organization of the chapters and the conciseness of the subject material is outstanding. It proves to be a handy quick reference book small enough to carry all the time.
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commercial biochemical test kits, guided thereafter, parenteral cephalosporin, blood culture broths, opportunist infections, stool microscopy, severe intercurrent illness, known endemic area, indophenol oxidase, gondii encephalitis, supportive management, advanced immunodeficiency, local lymphadenopathy, oral aciclovir, blood culture systems, microbial aetiology, plague pneumonia, skin sepsis, specific antiviral therapy, metastatic infection, inflamed meninges, specific serology, other spp, penetration best, returning traveller Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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commercial biochemical test kits, guided thereafter, parenteral cephalosporin, blood culture broths, opportunist infections, stool microscopy, severe intercurrent illness, known endemic area, indophenol oxidase, gondii encephalitis, supportive management, advanced immunodeficiency, local lymphadenopathy, oral aciclovir, blood culture systems, microbial aetiology, plague pneumonia, skin sepsis, specific antiviral therapy, metastatic infection, inflamed meninges, specific serology, other spp, penetration best, returning traveller Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle East, Old World, Department of Health, Central America, Clin Infect Dis, Sierra Leone, Comments Recommended, Faeces Portal, New York, West Nile, Family Herpesviridae, New England, Normal Oral, Sin Nombre, Small Gram-negative, South American New!
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- Management of Infections in Immunocompromised Patients by Michel P. Glauser MD on page 173
- Lecture Notes: Clinical Medicine by David Rubenstein on page 322, and page 329
- on page 99, and Back Matter
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