Infectious Diseases

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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.