Gastrointestinal infections : diagnosis and management / edited by J. Thomas LaMont.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

LaMont, J. Thomas, 1938-

Series:

Gastroenterology and hepatology (New York, N.Y.) ; 5.

Gastroenterology and hepatology ; 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastrointestinal system--Infections.

Gastrointestinal system.

Gastrointestinal Diseases.

Infections.

Medical Subjects:

Gastrointestinal Diseases.

Infections.

Physical Description:

ix, 533 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : M. Dekker, [1997]

Summary:

This up-to-date reference presents comprehensive discussions on all of the major infections found in the gastrointestinal tract -- emphasizing recent advances in epidemiology, pathogenesis, and laboratory diagnosis and furnishing detailed coverage of clinical management. Written by recognized world authorities in the field, Gastrointestinal Infections integrates state-of-the-art science and technology with practical recommendations on cost-effective prevention and therapy...reviews essential information on bacteriology, virology, and pathophysiology...focuses on the clinical features and treatment of the conditions discussed...analyzes specific pathogens...covers infections of particular organs and organ systems caused by diverse infectious agents...describes the management requirements of different types of patients...provides algorithms that facilitate diagnosis and therapeutic choices...and more. Generously illustrated and containing nearly 1800 bibliographic citations, Gastrointestinal Infections is an incomparable guide for gastroenterologists, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, primary care internists, gastrointestinal fellows, residents, and medical school students in these disciplines.

Contents:

1. Infectious Esophagitis / Stuart Jon Spechler 1

2. Helicobacter pylori-Associated Peptic Ulcer and Gastritis / David H. Balaban, David A. Peura 29

3. Viral Gastroenteritis / Dorsey M. Bass 71

4. Food Poisoning / James D. DeMaio, William R. Bishai 87

5. Traveler's Diarrhea / Matthew E. Falagas, Sherwood L. Gorbach 125

6. Intestinal Infections with Salmonella and Yersinia Species / David W. K. Acheson, Gerald T. Keusch 149

7. Small and Large Bowel Infections in AIDS / Michael S. Karasik, Nezam H. Afdhal 191

8. Campylobacter Infections / J. Thomas LaMont 247

9. Shigella Infections / Karen L. Kotloff, Myron M. Levine 265

10. Clostridium difficile Colitis in Gastrointestinal Infections / Joanne K. Linevsky, Ciaran P. Kelly 293

11. Parasitic Infections of the Intestine / George Triadafilopoulos 327

12. Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Infections in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Andrew P. Keaveny, Michael S. Karasik, Nezam H. Afdhal 361

13. Intra-abdominal Abscesses / Dori F. Zaleznik, Dennis L. Kasper 397

14. Sexually Transmitted Anorectal Infections / Laurence S. Bailen, Mark A. Peppercorn 411

15. Escherichia coli-Associated Diarrhea / Peter D. Bloom, David K. R. Karaolis, Edgar C. Boedeker 453

16. Chronic Small Intestinal Infections / Phillip P. Toskes 499.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0824700554

OCLC:

36807654