Emerging Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Studies (Volume 1) (Developments in Emerging and Existing Infectious Diseases, Volume 1)

Author: Ergonul, Onder

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780124169753

Release Date: 30-05-2014

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 420

Details: More than 30 newly emerged microorganisms and related diseases have been discovered in the past 20 years. Since these infections are so new, even infectious diseases experts and clinical microbiologists need more information. This book covers recently emerged infectious diseases based on real cases and provides comprehensive information including different aspects of the infections. Written in a ‘teaching’ style, this book is of interest to every medical specialist and student. Includes more than 35 emerging infection cases based on the following criteria:newly emerged or re-emergedrecently acquired significance in clinical practicerecently radically changed in case management Offers a balanced synthesis of basic and clinical sciences for each individual case, presenting clinical courses of the cases in parallel with the pathogenesis and detailed microbiological information for each infection Describes the prevalence and incidence of the global issues and current therapeutic approaches Presents the measures for infection control