Author Description
This book will help students and other to develop a firm grasp of the principles underlying the use of antimicrobial drugs, while encouraging responsible prescription of these often misused therapeutic tools. The book has been thoroughly revised to provide the latest information on the AIDS pandemic and its attendant opportunistic infections, as well as many recent advances in the field. Many chapters have been rewritten to include a wealth of new material, and handsome illustrations throughout help to clarify the text. The contributors are R.G. Finch, D. Greenwood, P. Ispahani Dip Bact, M.J. Lewis, and R.C.B. Slack.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles governing the effective and responsible application of antimicrobial chemotherapy in clinical practice. Edited by David Greenwood with contributions from a panel of medical experts, the book provides a structured framework for understanding drug mechanisms, resistance patterns, and the ethical considerations of prescribing. It synthesizes clinical data and pharmacological research to guide practitioners in managing complex infections.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Principles of antimicrobial drug action and resistance
- Clinical management of opportunistic infections, including those related to the AIDS pandemic
- Updated pharmacological data on recent therapeutic advancements
- Illustrative diagrams clarifying complex biological interactions
Scope Limits
- Does not serve as a comprehensive clinical manual for every specific pathogen
- Focuses primarily on the principles of chemotherapy rather than exhaustive patient care protocols
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and medical educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for students and clinicians seeking to understand the logic behind antimicrobial usage. Readers often note the clarity of the technical explanations and the utility of the visual aids in simplifying dense pharmacological concepts.
Page Count:
392
Publication Date:
1989-12-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192618946
ISBN-13:
9780192618948
Medical
Microbiology
textbook
Pharmacology
Infectious Diseases