Principles & Practice of Infectious Disease 2 vols

Widely acknowledged as the definitive reference source of its kind, Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases is back - in a new 6th Edition! Authored by a "who's who" of experts from around the world, this 2-volume set encompasses all that is currently known about the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents. Completely revised and updated - and with a bold, new 4-colour format - it is a complete, essential compendium of knowledge on this vast and complex subject.Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases is also available as an e-dition - the 2-volume book plus an accompanying, constantly updated website. Click on related titles for more information.Offers state-of-the-art guidelines for disease control and treatmentCovers disease by microbe and by clinical syndrome, making it easy to find any subject of interest.Features complete coverage of all aspects of HIV and AIDSFeatures a new, extensive section on biodefense, with discussions of major pathogensIncludes new chapters on hospital preparedness for infections such as SARS; infections in elderly patients; infections in returning travellers; nutrition and infection; alternative therapies for infection; the design and evaluation of clinical trials and more!Discusses new antibiotics, including Daptomycin, telithromycin, gemifloxacin, as well as new antifungal and antiviral agentsPresents fresh perspectives from a wealth of new contributorsAlso available as a stand-alone website or as an e-dition (book and website package). Click on the Related Titles links for more information