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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.
This volume investigates the clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological challenges posed by the evolving landscape of infectious diseases in modern medicine. The authors, a team of medical experts, synthesize clinical practice with diagnostic science to provide a framework for managing both established pathogens and emerging health crises. The text emphasizes a systematic, syndrome-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, integrating contemporary epidemiological data to inform medical decision-making.
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Medical professionals and students frequently cite this text as a practical, well-organized resource for clinical reference. Experts highlight the utility of its syndrome-based structure in bridging the gap between laboratory findings and patient management.
Page Count:
480
Publication Date:
1988-04-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192615149
ISBN-13:
9780192615145
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