With challenging infectious diseases facing all doctors, this latest case study guide will prove to be an invaluable resource. Fifty clinical cases are authored by leading experts in infectious disease. The book covers special patient groups, discussingamongst others- community acquired infection, the immunocompromised patient and those in critical care. Each clinical case includes learning points, provide background information and discuss recent developments for each area. The best strategies for management are presented for each case creating a rich resource of essential information for all physicians who deal with infectious disease. * Discusses occurrence of infection in special patient groups * Addresses common infections by organ system * Excellent training resource and up-to-date referencing to present recent developements in diagnosis and management
Reviews
"With challenging infectious diseases facing all doctors, this latest case study guide will prove to be an invaluable resource... This book is a point of care reference for all interested doctors." "Definitely a must read for anyone doing infectious diseases or working in a clinical setting where they are exposed to infectious diseases such as paediatrics, general medicine, or general practice... it uses a good layout and diagrams and is divided into relevant sections... This is a good book." British Medical Association


Awards
Commended for BMA Medical Book Competition: Public Health Category 2012.



Book Information
ISBN 9781904392835
Author S.J. Dancer
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Clinical Publishing,an imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd
Publisher Clinical Publishing,an imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd