Infectious diseases / [edited by] Vincent Lo Re III.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Re, Vincent Lo.

Series:

Hot topics (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Hot topics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communicable diseases--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Communicable diseases.

Communicable Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Communicable Diseases.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xiii, 395 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Hanley & Belfus, [2004]

Summary:

A valuable quick reference featuring key concepts in the diagnosis and management of infectious disease. Discusses the most up-to-date therapies and presents guidelines for treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including complete pharmacologic information on each drug. Packed with charts, figures, and tables for easy access. Provides the latest information on the management and drug therapy of infectious diseases "Key Points" sections focus on the most important aspects of care Attractive two-color format highlights the text Introductory section on "What's Hot" focuses on cutting edge developments Special focus on latest drug therapies

Contents:

1. Acute Bacterial Meningitis / Valerianna Amorosa, M.D. 1

2. Aseptic Meningitis / Kathryn A. Novello, M.D. 13

3. Viral Encephalitis / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., FACP 23

4. Approach to the Patient with Acute Conjunctivitis / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D. 35

5. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections / Paul A. Kinniry, M.D. 43

6. Acute Bronchitis / Paul A. Kinniry, M.D. 55

7. Community-Acquired Pneumonia / Paul A. Kinniry, M.D. 63

8. Prevention of Infective Endocarditis / Todd D. Barton, M.D., Emily A. Blumberg, M.D. 73

9. Screening for and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis / Paul A. Kinniry, M.D. 85

10. Management of Pulmonary Tuberculosis / Paul A. Kinniry, M.D. 93

11. Acute Infectious Diarrheal Diseases / Leanne Beers, M.D. 103

12. Management of Chronic Hepatitis C / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Jay R. Kostman, M.D. 117

13. Intra-Abdominal Infections / Carolyn V. Gould, M.D. 129

14. Biliary Infections / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D. 145

15. Non-necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections / Barry E. Kenneally, M.D. 155

16. Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections / Henry M. Wu, M.D., DTM&H 169

17. Management of Dog, Cat, and Human Bites / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D. 177

18. Osteomyelitis / Henry M. Wu, M.D., DTM&H 185

19. Infectious Arthritis / Serena Cardillo, M.D. 193

20. Recognition and Diagnosis of HIV Infection / Todd D. Barton, M.D., Janet M. Hines, M.D. 203

21. Urinary Tract Infections / Barry E. Kenneally, M.D. 215

22. Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Barry E. Kenneally, M.D. 231

23. Fever of Unknown Origin / Valerianna Amorosa, M.D. 251

24. Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease / Maureen Cassin, M.D. 265

25. Syphilis / Carolyn V. Gould, M.D., Harvey Rubin, M.D. 277

26. Approach to the Patient with Fever and Rash / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., FACP 293

27. Pre-Travel Immunizations / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., FACP 307

28. Prevention of Malaria in Travelers / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., FACP 323

29. Fever in the Returned Traveler / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., FACP 333

30. Principal Agents of Bioterrorism / Vincent Lo Re III, M.D., Kelly J. Henning, M.D. 345.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1560535806

OCLC:

53063138