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Netter's Infectious Diseases

  • 2nd Edition
  • March 19, 2021
  • Elaine C. Jong + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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Widely used by students, residents, generalists, and specialists, Netter’s Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition delivers must-know information on infectious diseases in a highly illustrated, easily accessible format. Concise visual overviews of essential topics provide a convenient, trustworthy way to review the basics of a given infectious disease or issue or to share with patients or staff. Drs. Elaine Jong and Dennis Stevens cover the wide spectrum of illness and disease in this complex field using memorable illustrations by world-renowned artist Frank H. Netter and others, offering a time-saving, authoritative look at infectious disease risk factors, clinical presentations, pathophysiology, and more.

Zika and Other Neglected and Emerging Flaviviruses

  • 1st Edition
  • February 22, 2021
  • Lisa A. Beltz
  • English
  • Paperback
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Offering up-to-date coverage of familiar flaviviruses that are spreading into new regions or are causing increasingly severe disease, as well as viruses that are almost unknown in most developed nations, Zika and Other Neglected and Emerging Flaviviruses brings together information that allows for easy comparison of similarities and differences of this viral group in a single, convenient volume. Each chapter includes a brief Introduction, history, the diseases, the virus, the immune response, prevention or treatment, an extensive list of references, and a summary overview. The book concludes with a chapter tying together information about flaviviruses and other potential new microbial threats.

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 35-1
  • January 25, 2021
  • Henry.F.Chip. Chambers
  • English
  • Hardback
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With collaboration of Consulting Editor Dr. Helen Boucher, Guest Editor Dr. Henry Chambers has assembled expert authors to provide current clinical reviews on the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue and skin infections. Articles are specifically devoted to the following topics: Mimics of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; Cellulitis; Staphylococcal Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; Necrotizing Fasciitis, Clostridial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome; Skin Infections from Bites; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Intravenous Drug Users; Gram-negative Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Diabetics; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Hosts; Approach to the Patient with a Skin and Soft Tissue Infection; and Decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus. Readers will come away with the clinical information needed to improve outcomes in patients with soft tissue and skin infections.

A Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases

  • 1st Edition
  • December 15, 2020
  • Zelalem Temesgen + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Written specifically for non-infectious disease specialists in both inpatient and outpatient settings, A Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases provides concise, practical guidance that mimics the decision-making process and reasoning employed by an ID physician. Using clear, understandable language, Dr. Zelalem Temesgen and his esteemed colleagues at the Mayo Clinic present the art and the context of infectious diseases together with the science, helping non-specialists apply a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious conditions.

MIQ 02: Harnwegsinfektionen

  • 3rd Edition
  • November 12, 2020
  • Sören Schubert
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für DGHM + 2 more
  • German
  • eBook
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Die aktualisierte Fassung der MiQ 2 Harnwegsinfetkionen enthält die Beschreibung und Empfehlung von Verfahren zur mikrobiologischen und infektiologischen Diagnostik von Harnwegsinfektionen durch schnellwachsende Mikroorganismen. Hierzu zählen primär Empfehlungen und Vorgaben zur Entnahme, Lagerung und Transport der Urinprobe (Präanalytik), Durchführung der entsprechenden Laboruntersuchungen (Analytik) sowie die Interpretation der mikrobiologischen Ergebnisse in Bezug auf die Patienten und deren Symptomatik bzw. Erkrankung (Postanalytik). Ein besonderes Augenmerk wird auf die maßgebliche Rolle der Abnahme und des Transports der Urinprobe für ein valides mikrobiologisches Ergebnis gelegt.

The Ongoing Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 34-4
  • November 11, 2020
  • Richard R. Watkins + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Helen Boucher, Drs. Watkins and Bonomo have put together an issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America that provides the most current information on antibiotic resistance. Top experts have contributed clinical review articles that address the types of resistance based on drug class as well as emerging therapies and the future of telemedicine in the management of infections. The following topics are covered in this issue: The changing role of the clinical microbiology laboratory in defining resistance in gram-negatives; Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae infections; Multidrug-resistant bacteria in the community; Resistance to polymyxins; Resistance in Vancomycin-resistant enterococci; Resistance to newer β-lactamase inhibitors; Antibiotic-resistant infections in the immunocompromised host; Emerging therapies for MRSA infections; Drug-resistant tuberculosis; Aminoglycoside resistance; The role of antibiotic stewardship and telemedicine in the management of MDR infections; and Emerging issues in antifungal resistance. Readers will have the current information they need to better manage antibiotic-resistant infections in patients.

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

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

Infections in IV Drug Users, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 34-3
  • August 26, 2020
  • Carlos Del Rio + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Helen Bucher, Guest Editors Dr. Carlos Del Rio and Dr. Sandra Springer have put together an important monograph that addresses infections in IV drug users. They have selected top experts to contribute clinical reviews for infectious disease physicians. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Medical and Surgical management of Infectious endocarditis in persons who use drugs; The Microbiology Laboratory and the Opioid epidemic; The Geography of Infectious Diseases Related to the Opioid Epidemic; Soft tissue, bone and joint infections related to illicit drug use; Management of opioid use disorder and infectious disease in the inpatient setting; Outpatient antimicrobial and OUD management in persons who use drugs; Novel approaches to antimicrobials for injection drug use associated infections; HCV treatment and reinfection risk in persons who use drugs on medication treatment for OUD: A systematic review in CJS settings; Treating opioid use disorder and related infectious diseases in the criminal justice system; Harm reduction services to prevent and treat infectious disease in persons who use drugs; Improving the management of patients with chronic opioid therapy in the outpatient setting; The Global Task Force for Chronic Pain in People Living with HIV (PLWH): Developing a research agenda in an emerging field; and Lessons learned from the response to the HIV epidemic that can inform addressing the opioid epidemic. Readers will come away with the clinical information they need to treat and improve outcomes in these patients.

MIQ Heft 25 Diagnostik viraler Hapatitiden

  • 2nd Edition
  • August 18, 2020
  • Christian G. Schüttler
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für DGHM + 2 more
  • German
  • eBook
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Die aktualisierte Fassung der MiQ 25 enthält die mikrobiologisch infektiologischen Qualitätsstandards zur Diagnostik viraler Hepatitiden. Es wurden alle derzeit gültigen Verordnungen, DIN-Normen, EN-Normen und technische Regelwerke sowie die internationale Literatur berücksichtigt. Themen sind u.a. Klinik und Erregerspektrum, Probengewinnung und -transport, Diagnostische Materialien, Methoden der Virusdiagnostik, Störanfälligkeit, Bewertung der Ergebnisse.