Infectious Diseases, 2 vols. and CD-ROM - Hardcover

Cohen, Jonathan; Powderly, William G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323024076 ISBN 13: 9780323024075

Verlag: Mosby, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

A clinically focused, reader-friendly format, and international scope make this landmark, two-volume reference unique among encyclopaedic infectious disease resources.More than 300 global experts cover all aspects of the investigation, diagnosis, and clinical management of every infectious condition. Abundant 'Practice Points' convey valuable clinical pearls from the authors. The comprehensively updated 2nd Edition features an even more geographically diverse set of contributors than its predecessor, as well as brand-new information on nosocomial infections, HIV/AIDS, and many other timely topics.This book is available at a special introductory price until three months after publication.STOP PRESS!Infectious Diseases 2nd Edition is now available as a state-of-the-art website featuring the full text online and many extra features. Click through to related titles for more information.FeaturesEmphasizes clinical diagnosis and management rather than basic science or animal research.Uses a consistent chapter organisation and colourful page layouts to make information easy to find.Delivers almost 1,200 clinical and microbiological photographs and line illustrations in full colour and more than 200 radiographs, MRIs and CTs, demonstrating the presentation of clinical conditions and providing exceptional visual guidance throughout.What's NewContains expanded and updated coverage of nosocomial infections and hospital infection control/antibiotic policies; HIV/AIDS; nocardia infections; fungal infections including new anti-fungal drug therapies currently under development; Prion diseases; multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis; evaluation of thepatient with suspected immunodeficiency and much moreFeatures an even more international editorship and authorship than before, equipping readers with global "best practices" for the full range of infectious diseases.Presents many new 'Practice Points' demonstrating how to diagnose and treat complicated problems encountered in practice.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Mosby
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0323024076
• ISBN 13: 9780323024075
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 2150
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italien