Full Description
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 Meningitis2. Aseptic Meningitis3. Viral Encephalitis4. Approach to the Patient with Acute Conjunctivitis5. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections6. Acute Bronchitis7. Community-Acquired Pneumonia8. Prevention of Infective Endocarditis9. Screening for Latent Tuberculosis10. Management of Pulmonary Tuberculosis11. Acute Infectious Diarrheal Diseases12. Management of Hepatitis C13. Intra-Abdominal Infections14. Biliary Infections15. Nonnecrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections16. Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections17. Management of Animal and Human Bites18. Osteomyelitis19. Septic Arthritis20. Recognition and Diagnosis of HIV Infection21. Urinary Tract Infections22. Sexually Transmitted Diseases23. Fever of Unknown Origin24. Lyme Disease25. Syphilis26. Approach to the Patient with Fever and Rash27. Pre-Travel Immunizations28. Prevention of Malaria in Travelers29. Fever in the Returned Traveler30. Principal Agents of Bioterrorism
