{"product_id":"infectious-diseases-isbn-9781405108201","title":"Infectious Diseases","description":"This core text provides an excellent concise introduction to infectious diseases. The book integrates basic science with clinical practice with disease-orientated descriptions and clinical presentations on a system-by-system basis. It is therefore ideal for both the student and the practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this new sixth edition the text has been brought fully up to date throughout. The highly structured and improved text is designed to facilitate easy access to information, making the book an ideal resource for clinical attachments and revision. There is a new chapter that covers infections in special groups, as well as coverage of sepsis and septic shock. The Introductory chapter also takes into account new control measures, emerging infections, and infections linked with bioterrorism. Information on global occurrence is added to the epidemiology sections where relevant and web site information has been included to provide up-to-date resources on fast moving topics such as AIDS, and travel-related infections such as SARS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe result is a text that is a compact yet comprehensive guide to infectious diseases. It will appeal to medical students, junior doctors, general practitioners, and allied health professionals who want a concise introduction to the subject or an ideal revision companion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenus Abbreviations x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: General Topics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Host Response to Infection and Immunization 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Chemotherapy 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: System-Bases Infections \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Eye and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Infections of the Cardiovascular System 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Infections of the Nervous System 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Rashes, and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Infections of the Liver and Biliary Tract 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Infections of the Genitourinary Tract 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Bone and Joint Infections 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Multisystem Infections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Tuberculosis 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Systemic Mycosis 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: Infection in Special Groups, Zoonoses, Tropical Diseases and Helminths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Infection in Special Groups 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Tropical Infections and Non-helminthic Zoonoses 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Helminthiasis 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 251 \u003c\/p\u003e  Reviews of the 6th edition:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A handy guide, which will be used by medical students, physicians, other health-care providers who encounter infectious diseases, and public health students and professionals.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eReference Librarian, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviews of the 5th edition:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For each infection a vast amount of information is provided in a clear and easily accessible format...This book is excellent.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSt. Thomas' Gazette\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An excellent revision text to bring together the whole subject in a concise fashion.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEdinburgh Student Gazette\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is an excellent core text for students and a rapid reference guide for health professionals dealing with infection.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJournal of Medical Microbiology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is great for anyone with an interest in infectious diseases and if you're looking for a book with none of the unnecessary waffle and just want bare facts this book is a must.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e5th Year Medical Student, University of Liverpool\u003cbr\u003e Sphincter, June 2004\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eB. K. Mandal and E. G. L. Wilkins are the authors of Lecture Notes: Infectious Diseases, 6th Edition, published by Wiley.   \u003cb\u003eLecture Notes on Infectious Diseases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis core text provides an excellent concise introduction to infectious diseases. The book integrates basic science with clinical practice with disease-orientated descriptions and clinical presentations on a system-by-system basis. It is therefore ideal for both the student and the practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this new sixth edition the text has been brought fully up to date throughout. The highly structured and improved text is designed to facilitate easy access to information, making the book an ideal resource for clinical attachments and revision. 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It will appeal to medical students, junior doctors, general practitioners, and allied health professionals who want a concise introduction to the subject or an ideal revision companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989419901157,"sku":"NP9781405108201","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405108201.jpg?v=1761784033","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/infectious-diseases-isbn-9781405108201","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}