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Lippincott's Guide to Infectious Diseases

Publication Year:
2010
Edition:
1st Ed.
Author:
Lippincott
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-1-60-547975-0
Doody Core Title Score:
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Compliant with CDC and WHO guidelines, this A-to-Z reference provides an overview of 160 infectious diseases, from the common cold and otitis media to MRSA and other newer threats, including Bartonella quintana.

Presented in a highly visual format, each disease is showcased in a two-page spread, formatted with consistent headings to make locating critical information easy. Headings include:
  • Causes
  • Complications
  • Assessment Finding
  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Treatment
  • Nursing Considerations
  • Patient Teaching


The Safety, Alert,and Prevention icons draw attention to critical information, and special headings identify diseases with transmission-based precautions, which are discussed further under Nursing Considerations.
  • Alert Icon: points out critical information related to signs & symptoms and treatment
  • Prevention Icon: focuses on ways to prevent the occurrence of the disease including vaccines and supportive measures
  • Safety Icon: provides safety tips on protection and ways to prevent the spread of disease to decrease the fear factor
  • Includes evidence-based practices to prevent health-care-associated i
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Lippincott
ISBN:
978-1-60-547975-0
Specialty:
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • References
Language:
English
Edition:
1st Ed.
Pages:
384
Publication Year:
2010
Doody Core Title Score:
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