Blueprints infectious diseases / [edited by] Samir S. Shah, Kent K. Hu, Heidi M. Crane.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shah, Samir S.

Hu, Kent K.

Crane, Heidi M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communicable diseases--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Communicable diseases.

Communicable Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Communicable Diseases.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 264 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Other Title:

Infectious diseases

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., [2006]

Summary:

Designed as a quick read for both students on a pediatrics rotation and others who want to know more about the specialty, Blueprints Infectious Diseases covers the essentials of infectious diseases that every student will need to know. Pocket-sized and practical, this book will cover the most common conditions students are likely to encounter. It focuses on the essential content students need to know during a rotation allowing for a fast, easy read. The text emphasizes pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Twenty-five multiple-choice and matching review questions are included to help students test their understanding of the subject. The book also features valuable appendices on career and residency opportunities, commonly prescribed medications, and a list of evidence-based resources for those who would like to learn more.

Contents:

Diagnostic microbiology / Brandi M. Limbago and Ajit P. Limaye

Clinical and diagnostic virology / Corey Casper

Antimicrobial agents / Timothy H. Dellit

Antifungal agents / Theoklis E. Zaoutis

Antiviral agents including antiretrovirals / George A. Diaz

Ophthalmologic infections / Erich H.P. Braun

Central nervous system infections / Lee S. Engel and Fred A. Lopez

Ear, nose, and throat infections / Greg E. Davis

Respiratory tract infections / Chris Knight and Douglas Paauw

Cardiac infections / Melissa M. Hagman

Gastrointestinal infections / Peggy D. Headstrom

Genitourinary tract infections / Jeanne M. Marrazzo

Skin and soft tissue infections / J.V. Hirschmann

Bone and joint infections / Ahmet C. Tural

Bloodstream infections / Caroline B. Long and Samir S. Shah

Human immunodeficiency virus / Heidi M. Crane and Mari M. Kitahata

Infections in special hosts / Mari Mizuta

Fever / Valerianna Amorosa

Travel medicine / Paul Pottinger

Biowarfare agents / Maureen Chase and Worth W. Everett

Prevention of infection / Erik R. Dubberke and Victoria J. Fraser.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-248) and index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-248) and index.

ISBN:

1405104538

OCLC:

59401735

Publisher Number:

9781405104531