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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "As a pediatric infectious disease clinician, I find this book to be a helpful reference for both clinical work as well as lecture preparation when engaging learners." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Bradford Becken, MD (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
Table of Contents[The TOC contains hundreds of small chapters; so below is the consolidated list with only Parts and Sections.] PART I: Understanding, Controlling, and Preventing Infectious Diseases A. Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases B. Prevention of Infectious Diseases PART II Clinical Syndromes and Cardinal Features of Infectious Diseases: Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management A. Septicemia, Toxin and Inflammation-Mediated Syndromes B. Cardinal Symptom Complexes C. Oral Infections and Upper and Middle Respiratory Tract Infections D. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections E. Cardiac and Vascular Infections F. Central Nervous System Infections G. Genitourinary Tract Infections H. Gastrointestinal Tract Infections and Intoxications I. Intra-abdominal Infections J. Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections K. Bone and Joint Infections L. Eye Infections M. Infections Related to Trauma N. Infections of the Fetus and Newborn O. Infections and Transplantation P. Infections and Cancer Q. Infections Associated with Hospitalization and Medical Devices R. Infections in Patients with Deficient Defenses S. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome PART III. Etiologic Agents of Infectious Diseases A. Bacteria B. Viruses C. Fungi Part IV: Laboratory Diagnosis and Therapy of Infectious Diseases A. The Clinician and the Laboratory B. Anti-Infective Therapy
