Description
Book SynopsisThis core text provides an excellent concise introduction to infectious diseases. The book integrates basic science with clinical practice with disease-orientated descriptions and clinical presentations on a system-by-system basis. It is therefore ideal for both the student and the practitioner.
For this new sixth edition the text has been brought fully up to date throughout. The highly structured and improved text is designed to facilitate easy access to information, making the book an ideal resource for clinical attachments and revision. There is a new chapter that covers infections in special groups, as well as coverage of sepsis and septic shock. The Introductory chapter also takes into account new control measures, emerging infections, and infections linked with bioterrorism. Information on global occurrence is added to the epidemiology sections where relevant and web site information has been included to provide up-to-date resources on fast moving topics s
Trade Review
Reviews of the 6th edition:
"A handy guide, which will be used by medical students, physicians, other health-care providers who encounter infectious diseases, and public health students and professionals."
Reference Librarian, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Reviews of the 5th edition:
"For each infection a vast amount of information is provided in a clear and easily accessible format...This book is excellent."
St. Thomas' Gazette
"An excellent revision text to bring together the whole subject in a concise fashion."
Edinburgh Student Gazette
"This is an excellent core text for students and a rapid reference guide for health professionals dealing with infection."
Journal of Medical Microbiology
"This book is great for anyone with an interest in infectious diseases and if you're looking for a book with none of the unnecessary waffle and just want bare facts this book is a must."
5th Year Medical Student, University of Liverpool
Sphincter, June 2004
Table of ContentsPreface v
List of Abbreviations vii
Genus Abbreviations x
Section 1: General Topics
1 Introduction 3
2 Host Response to Infection and Immunization 8
3 Chemotherapy 14
Section 2: System-Bases Infections
4 Eye and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 25
5 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 42
6 Infections of the Cardiovascular System 64
7 Infections of the Nervous System 71
8 Rashes, and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 90
9 Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract 118
10 Infections of the Liver and Biliary Tract 140
11 Infections of the Genitourinary Tract 155
12 Bone and Joint Infections 164
Section 3: Multisystem Infections
13 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 169
14 Tuberculosis 187
15 Systemic Mycosis 195
Section 4: Infection in Special Groups, Zoonoses, Tropical Diseases and Helminths
16 Infection in Special Groups 203
17 Tropical Infections and Non-helminthic Zoonoses 215
18 Helminthiasis 240
Index 251
