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Gantz's Manual of Clinical Problems in Infectious Disease
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Edition:
- 6th Ed.
- Author:
- James W. Myers MD; Jonathan P. Moorman MD; Cassandra D. Salgado
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- ISBN:
- 978-1-45-111697-7
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 88
- Doody Core Title Score:
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The sixth edition of this respected reference focuses on challenging clinical situations faced by practitioners of all levels who deal with infectious diseases.
The latest advances in the field are covered—from descriptions of newly recognized infectious agents, to the latest diagnostic tests and emerging treatments.
Topics of interest include: diagnostic and resistance testing in patients with AIDS, management of West Nile virus, malaria in travelers, pacemaker-related infections, needlestick injuries in healthcare workers, antibiotic dosing of obese patients, interpretation of MICs, and planning for bioterrorism defense.
The latest advances in the field are covered—from descriptions of newly recognized infectious agents, to the latest diagnostic tests and emerging treatments.
Topics of interest include: diagnostic and resistance testing in patients with AIDS, management of West Nile virus, malaria in travelers, pacemaker-related infections, needlestick injuries in healthcare workers, antibiotic dosing of obese patients, interpretation of MICs, and planning for bioterrorism defense.
- Actionable information from respected authors focused on the areas that trainees most often find challenging.
- Thoroughly revised and updated content—virtually all chapters are new to this edition.
- Selected annotated references focus on papers that provide clinical guidance.
- Problem-oriented approach promotes critical thinking.
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- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- James W. Myers MD; Jonathan P. Moorman MD; Cassandra D. Salgado
- ISBN:
- 978-1-45-111697-7
- Specialty:
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- Advanced Practice
- Residents
- Infectious Diseases
- Primary Care/Family Medicine/General Practice
- Nurse Practitioner
- Internal Medicine
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 6th Ed.
- Pages:
- 656
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 88
- Doody Core Title Score:
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