Author Description

This authoritative volume explores the growing range of infections in the present world. Taking a practical approach that combines clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological aspects, the authors discuss the recognition and management of traditional infectious diseases along with recently recognized problems such as AIDS, increasing infections from surgical procedures, immunocompromise, the use of blood and blood products, and transplantation. Infections are grouped systematically by syndrome, while other aspects of disease, such as prevention, immunization, and drug treatment of pathogens, are also discussed. Many clinical photographs are included, as well as tabular summaries, algorithms, and recent epidemiological data.