Books in Infectious diseases

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Manson's Tropical Diseases

• 24th Edition
• July 14, 2023
• Jeremy Farrar + 6 more
• English

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Infectious Disease**For 125 years, physicians have relied on Manson's Tropical Diseases for a comprehensive clinical overview of this complex and fast-changing field. In the fully revised 24th Edition, Dr. Jeremy Farrar, along with an internationally recognized editorial team, global contributors, and expert authors, deliver the latest coverage on parasitic and infectious diseases from around the world. From the difficult to diagnose to the difficult to treat, this highly readable, award-winning reference prepares you to effectively handle whatever your patients may have contracted.

Mandell, Douglas y Bennett. Enfermedades infecciosas. Principios y práctica

• 9th Edition
• September 10, 2020
• John E. Bennett + 2 more
• Spanish

Cubre la epidemiología, la etiología, la patología, la microbiología, la inmunología y el tratamiento de los agentes infecciosos en mayor profundidad que ninguna otra obra de la especialidad. Presta especial atención a temas como la optimización del uso de antibióticos, los nuevos antivirales para la gripe, el citomegalovirus, la hepatitis C, la hepatitis B y las vacunaciones, así como las nuevas recomendaciones para la vacunación contra la infección por neumococos, el virus del papiloma, la hepatitis A y la tos ferina. Presenta contenidos exhaustivamente actualizados sobre la patogénesis bacteriana, el uso y la toxicidad de los antibióticos, el microbioma humano y sus efectos sobre la salud y la enfermedad, los mecanismos inmunológicos y la inmunodeficiencia, así como los probióticos y los enfoques alternativos del tratamiento de las enfermedades infecciosas. Aborda temas actuales como el uso de los nuevos paneles de PCR para el diagnóstico de la meningitis, la diarrea y la neumonía; el tratamiento de las infecciones asociadas a implantes ortopédicos; las infecciones recién descritas transmitidas por garrapatas de patas negras en Estados Unidos (Borrelia miyamotoi y el virus Powassan); las complicaciones infecciosas de nuevos fármacos antineoplásicos; los nuevos fármacos para bacterias y micobacterias resistentes; las nuevas guías para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la infección por el VIH, así como las nuevas vacunas contra el herpes zóster, la gripe y los meningococos. La obra continúa su tradición de contar con destacados expertos de una comunidad científica auténticamente global, incluyendo autores australianos, canadienses y de diversos países de Europa, Asia y Latinoamérica. Cuenta con más de 1.500 fotografías de alta calidad a todo color, cientos de las cuales son nuevas para esta edición. Incluye acceso a Expert Consult, que ofrece no solo el ebook completo en inglés, sino también frecuentes actualizaciones (en inglés) mientras esté vigente la edición original, incluyendo temas como el nuevo coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases

• 1st Edition
• February 5, 2020
• William Steinbach
• English

As the number and types of pediatric transplants increase and the complexity of chemotherapy regimens continues to evolve, there is a greater need for authoritative guidance, clinically actionable strategies, and easy-to-find information in the challenging area of immunocompromised pediatric patients. Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases offers up-to-date, targeted coverage of this complex field, compiled by world-renowned editors and authors into one convenient volume.

Management of Infectious Diseases in Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 33-2
• May 13, 2019
• Jo-Anne Young
• English

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Helen Boucher, Dr. Jo-Ann Young has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Infectious Disease Clinics of North America devoted to Management of Infectious Diseases in Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy. Clinical review articles from expert authors are specifically devoted to the following topics, addressing both the stem cell transplant recipient and the hematologic malignancy patient: Chemotherapy Regimens for Hematologic Malignancies and Issues That Affect Infection; Stem Cell Transplantation Technical Issues That Affect Infection in The Recipient; Complications of Stem Cell Transplantation That Cause Infections; Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Preemptive Agents and Regimens for the Prevention of Infection; Workup for Fever During Neutropenia; Herpesvirus Infections; Cytomegalovirus Infections; Respiratory Virus Infections; Other DNA Virus Infections; Bacterial Infections; Fungal Infections; Parasitic Infections; Vaccination; and Immunoglobulin Replacement. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to manage infections and improve outcomes in these patients.

Graphic Guide to Infectious Disease

• 1st Edition
• May 18, 2018
• Brian Kloss + 1 more
• English

A unique mash-up of medical education and comic book-style illustration, Graphic Guide to Infectious Diseases uses memorable art and humorous text to provide a seriously effective way to enhance your knowledge of complex medical conditions and diseases. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Brian Kloss and illustrator Travis Bruce use pop culture references, nostalgia, and unconventional humor to bridge the gap between challenging microbiology content and clinical knowledge of infectious diseases.

Infections in Children, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 32-1
• February 9, 2018
• Jason G. Newland + 1 more
• English

The Guest Editors have compiled a comprehensive issue that addresses the current clinical diagnosis, treatment,and management of infections in children. Top authors in their field have written review articles on the following topics: Update on Varicella Zoster Virus in Children; Emerging Respiratory Viruses in Children; Bronchiolitis in Children; Antimicrobial resistance in pediatrics in Children; New updates in influenza vaccination in Children; Changing epidemiology of CAP in Children; Zika Virus in Children; Ebola Virus in Children; Infections in Children on biologics; New rapid diagnostics in Children; Infections in HSCT Children; Changing epidemiology of H. influenzae infections in Children; Norovirus in Children; PEP in children; Syphilis in Children; Encephalitis in Children; and Malaria in Children. Infectious disease physicians will have the most current and up-to-date best practice information in their field.

Infections in Older Adults, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 31-4
• October 31, 2017
• Robin L.P. Jump + 1 more
• English

With the expanding aging population in both the United States and worldwide, health issues associated with aging are major personal and public health concerns. Although cardiovascular diseases, cancers, strokes, dementia, pulmonary disease, and diabetes mellitus are listed as major causes of death in older adults, in many instances the final cause of demise is complications associated with infections. Dr. Jump and Dr. Canady have assembled top authors to present the current clinical knowledge on the following topics: Urinary Tract Infections; Clostrdium difficile; Wounds/SSTI; Influenza; Other Respiratory Viruses; HIV; Antimicrobial Stewardship for Older Adults; Antibiotics at the End of Life; Sepsis in Older Adults; Antimicrobial Therapy in Older Adults; Norovirus/Viral outbreaks; and Bone and Joint Infections. Readers should have a solid understanding of the current clinical information needed to effectively manage infections in older adults.

Complex Infectious Disease Issues in the Intensive Care Unit, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 31-3
• August 9, 2017
• Naomi P. O'Grady + 1 more
• English

The Guest Editors, coming from the Critical Care Medicine Department in the NIH, are the top thought leaders in the area of infections in critical care. Their topic selections in this issue reflect the most clinically relevant and current information. The issue specifically covers the following topics: Catheter-related bloodstream infections: special considerations in diagnosis in the ICU; Sepsis-How does the new definition help clinicians; Therapeutic drug monitoring of antibiotics; High containment pathogen preparation; Multidrug resistant gram negative infections and enterococcus; Strategies to prevent transmission of resistant organisms; Antibiotic Stewardship: What the intensivist should know; C. Difficile infection in the ICU; Immunocompromised critically ill; Rapid diagnostics: The use of procalcitonin; Respiratory viruses in the ICU: Significance of rhino/rsv updates/adenovirus metapneumovirus; Management of invasive fungal disease in the ICU; Inhaled/Nebulized antibiotics. Infectious disease physicians and intensivists will be armed with the information they need to diagnose and treat patients with infections in the ICU.

Bone and Joint Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 31-2
• May 23, 2017
• Steven K. Schmitt
• English

Dr. Schmitt has put together a comprehensive issue devoted to bone and joint infections. Top experts have created state-of-the-art clinical reviews devoted to the following topics: Native septic arthritis; Reactive arthritis; Prevention of infection in orthopedic prosthetic surgery; Infections of the spine; Radiologic approach to musculoskeletal infections; Infections associated with open fractures; Fungal musculoskeletal infections; Mycobacterial musculoskeletal infections; Diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections-cultures, biomarkers, and criteria; Management of Prosthetic Joint Infections; Osteomyelitis In adults; and Osteomyelitis in children. Readers will come away with clinical information that can be immediately applied to caring for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries.

MiQ 01: Nukleinsäure-Amplifikationstechniken

• 3rd Edition
• June 21, 2016
• Christian Drosten + 10 more
• Mathias Herrmann + 4 more
• German

Die 3. Auflage dieses MiQ-Heftes zeigt den neuesten Stand der NAT-Untersuchungen auf und erklärt, wann diese am besten eingesetzt werden und aussagekräftige und zuverlässige Befunde liefern können.