Oxford Handbook Of Infectious Diseases And Microbiology 3rd Edition

By (author) Moran Ed; By (author) Cooke Fiona
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Fully reviewed and revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology remains the invaluable guide to all aspects of infectious diseases and microbiology. This title is a cornerstone for all infection trainees working in the field.
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Fully reviewed and revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology remains the invaluable guide to all aspects of infectious diseases and microbiology. Reflecting the current approach to joint postgraduate training programmes, the handbook takes an integrated approach to both subjects. It covers the basic principles of bacteriology and virology, along with specific guidance on individual diseases and conditions, all in the accessible Oxford Handbook style. The chapters have been expanded to include new developments that reflect the fast-changing field of infectious diseases and their managements, including novel pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and updated treatments for infections such as Hepatitis C. Diagnostic technologies such as whole-genome sequence based approaches are covered in greater detail, and the increased role of antimicrobial stewardship in the management of antiviral and antifungal prescribing has been substantially reviewed since the previous edition. Practical and comprehensive, this handbook includes coverage of current legislation and guidelines, as well as substantial changes to species nomenclature. Fully reviewed by specialist senior clinicians, and with useful links to up-to-date clinical information and online resources, this title remains a cornerstone for all infection trainees, those working in laboratory settings, and candidates preparing for infection examinations such as CICE and FRCPath.
Table of contents:
Part 1: Antimicrobials 1: Frances Edwards: Basics of antimicrobials 2: Jasmin Islam: Antibiotics 3: Jasmin Islam: Antifungals 4: Donall Forde: Antivirals 5: Matthew Powell: Antiparasitic therapy Part 2: Infection control 6: James Price: Infection control Part 3: Systematic microbiology 7: James Price, Matthew Powell, and George Trafford: Bacteria 8: Donall Forde: Viruses 9: Jasmin Islam: Fungi 10: Matthew Powell: Protozoa 11: Matthew Powell: Helminths 12: Matthew Powell: Ectoparasites Part 4: Clinical syndromes 13: Megan Jenkins: Fever 14: Megan Jenkins and Alison Burgess: Respiratory, head, and neck infections 15: Megan Jenkins and Alison Burgess: Cardiovascular infections 16: Megan Jenkins: Gastrointestinal infections 17: Ameeka Thompson: Urinary tract infections 18: Ameeka Thompson: Sexually transmitted infections 19: Ameeka Thompson: Neurological infections 20: Ameeka Thompson: Ophthalmological infections 21: Ameeka Thompson: Skin and soft tissue infections 22: Frances Edwards: Bone and joint infections 23: Frances Edwards: Pregnancy and childhood 24: Frances Edwards: Immunodeficiency and HIV 25: Shannon Bernard Healey: Health protection
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Review from previous edition ''The authors have achieved a Herculean task in including so much information in what is still a pocket-sized volume, albeit close to 900 pages, and in a format that is accessible and readable...In terms of value for money and information per cm3, this handbook cannot be beaten.''
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"...an essential tool that would fit into most medical scrub and lab coat pockets... also a good recommendation for students preparing for medical examinations"
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It is superb and detailed and yet useful, relevant and understandable for a front-line clinician.
Biographical note:
Ed trained in medicine in Cambridge, infectious disease in Oxford and South Africa, and has a PhD in the immunology of dengue fever. He has worked as a consultant in Infectious Disease in Birmingham and is now Clinical