Infectious Diseases

The Third Edition of this definitive reference provides
comprehensive guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of every infectious disease seen in current clinical
practice. More than 300 world-class practitioners detail the
full range of clinical infections, microbial agents, viruses,
mycobacteria, fungi, and parasites and describe all contemporary
diagnostic tests, antimicrobial therapies, and prophylactic
measures. Coverage includes chapters on surgical infections
written by preeminent surgeons and up-to-the-minute information
on HIV infection. A comprehensive antimicrobial drugs section
includes tables that provide complete, at-a-glance information
on mechanisms of action, side effects, indications, and dosages.

New Third Edition chapters cover bioterrorism, hospital
infections, emerging infections, Kawasaki syndrome,
transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, diabetic foot ulcers,
decubitus ulcers, staphylococcal and streptococcal toxic shock
syndrome, food safety, linezolid and quinupristin/dalfopristin,
molecular diagnostics, diagnostic significance of nonspecific
laboratory abnormalities, and clinical approaches to patients
with recurring infections. This edition provides complete
coverage of newer viruses such as human herpesvirus 6 and 8,
West Nile virus, hepatitis C, D, and E, hantaviruses,
caliciviruses, and astroviruses, as well as recently discovered
microorganisms such as Escherichia coli 0157, Helicobacter
pylori, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Bartonella, and microsporidia.