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Gantz’s Manual of Clinical Problems in Infectious Disease
Sixth Edition
Since publication of the First Edition in 1979, much has changed in the way we view, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases. The Sixth Edition of this respected reference focuses on challenging clinical situations faced by practitioners of all levels who deal with infectious diseases. The latest advances in the field are covered—from descriptions of newly recognized infectious agents, to the latest diagnostic tests and emerging treatments.
Topics of interest include: diagnostic and resistance testing in patients with AIDS, management of West Nile virus, malaria in travelers, pacemaker-related infections, needlestick injuries in healthcare workers, antibiotic dosing of obese patients, interpretation of MICs, and planning for bioterrorism defense.
Look inside and discover…
• Actionable information from respected authors focused on the areas that trainees most often find challenging.
• Thoroughly revised and updated content—virtually all chapters are new to this edition.
• Selected annotated references focus on papers that provide clinical guidance.
• Problem-oriented approach promotes critical thinking.
Pick up your copy today!
Synopsis
Gantz's Manual of Clinical Problems in Infectious DiseaseSixth Edition
Since publication of the First Edition in 1979, much has changed in the way we view, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases. The Sixth Edition of this respected reference focuses on challenging clinical situations faced by practitioners of all levels who deal with infectious diseases. The latest advances in the field are covered--from descriptions of newly recognized infectious agents, to the latest diagnostic tests and emerging treatments.
Topics of interest include: diagnostic and resistance testing in patients with AIDS, management of West Nile virus, malaria in travelers, pacemaker-related infections, needlestick injuries in healthcare workers, antibiotic dosing of obese patients, interpretation of MICs, and planning for bioterrorism defense.
Look inside and discover...- Actionable information from respected authors focused on the areas that trainees most often find challenging.
- Thoroughly revised and updated content--virtually all chapters are new to this edition.
- Selected annotated references focus on papers that provide clinical guidance.
- Problem-oriented approach promotes critical thinking.
Pick up your copy today Synopsis
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Gantz's Manual of Clinical Problems in Infectious DiseaseSixth Edition
Since publication of the First Edition in 1979, much has changed in the way we view, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases. The Sixth Edition of this respected reference focuses on challenging clinical situations faced by practitioners of all levels who deal with infectious diseases. The latest advances in the field are covered--from descriptions of newly recognized infectious agents, to the latest diagnostic tests and emerging treatments.
Topics of interest include: diagnostic and resistance testing in patients with AIDS, management of West Nile virus, malaria in travelers, pacemaker-related infections, needlestick injuries in healthcare workers, antibiotic dosing of obese patients, interpretation of MICs, and planning for bioterrorism defense.
Look inside and discover...- Actionable information from respected authors focused on the areas that trainees most often find challenging.
- Thoroughly revised and updated content--virtually all chapters are new to this edition.
- Selected annotated references focus on papers that provide clinical guidance.
- Problem-oriented approach promotes critical thinking.
Pick up your copy today Synopsis
The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this popular Spiral® Manual is a practical, reliable quick-reference guide to diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Organized for rapid information retrieval, the book provides concise, organ-based summaries of each disease. New chapters cover new pathogens causing pneumonia—SARS, human papillomavirus diagnosis and management, treatment of VZV and post-herpetic neuralgia, parvovirus infections, West Nile virus, agents of bioterrorism, choosing a quinolone, treatment and prevention of influenza, and the role of HIV resistance testing.
Table of Contents
I: UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT II: LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT III: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IV: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM V: URINARY TRACT VI: GENITAL TRACT VII: NERVOUS SYSTEM VIII: BONES AND JOINTS IX: SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE X: BACTEREMIA XI: FEVER XII: IMMUNITY XIII: NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS XIV: ZOONOSES XV: NEWLY APPRECIATED INFECTIONS XVI: PROPHYLAXIS OF INFECTION IN TRAVELERS XVII: TUBERCULOSIS XVIII: SELECTED LABORATORY PROCEDURES XIX: ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIVIRAL, ANTIPARASITIC, ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS XX: AIDS