District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries, Second Edition, Part 2 - Softcover

Cheesbrough, Monica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521676312 ISBN 13: 9780521676311

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

This new edition includes an update on HIV disease/AIDS, recently developed HIV rapid tests to diagnose HIV infection and screen donor blood, and current information on antiretroviral drugs and the laboratory monitoring of antiretroviral therapy. Information on the epidemiology and laboratory investigation of other pathogens has also been brought up to date. Several new, rapid, simple to perform immunochromatographic tests to assist in the diagnosis of infectious diseases are described, including those for brucellosis, cholera, dengue, leptospirosis, syphilis and hepatitis. Recently developed lgM antibody tests to investigate typhoid fever are also described. The new classification of salmonellae has been introduced. Details of manufacturers and suppliers now include website information and e-mail addresses. The haematology and blood transfusion chapters have been updated, including a review of haemoglobin measurement methods in consideration of the high prevalence of anaemia in developing countries.

About this title

Review

'The volume is packed with much valuable information, which is presented in a format that is readily readable. There are ample clear illustrations, tables and photographs to render the various information easy to digest. The authors have succeeded in producing a work that will fulfill an important need for developing countries. I highly recommend this book, with its Part I counterpart, to anyone with an interest in the practice of laboratory medicine.' Pathology

'... District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries sets the gold standard, and is an essential read and reference for anyone engaged in clinical laboratory practice in the tropics.' Tropical Doctor

Book Description

A practical and well-illustrated guide to microbiological, haematological, and blood transfusion techniques. The microbiology chapter focuses on common tropical infections. The haematology chapter deals with the investigation of anaemia and haemoglobinopathies. The blood transfusion chapter provides guidelines on the use of blood and blood substitutes, selection of donors and collection.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521676312
• ISBN 13: 9780521676311
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 440