The Use of Antibiotics, 5Ed: A Clinical Review of Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs - Hardcover

Kucers, Alvis; Crowe, Suzanne; Grayson, M; Hoy, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750601558 ISBN 13: 9780750601559

Publisher: CRC Press, 1997

Synopsis

Unconditionally established as the leading and most authoritative work in its field, this major reference book provides, in a systemic and concise manner, all the information the clinician requires when treating infections susceptible to antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, as well as parasitic diseases which respond to antibiotics. Appreciation of the prevalence of infectious diseases, and knowledge of available drugs or drug combinations to which they are sensitive, are essential for successful patient management.
Many new drugs have been developed since the previous edition: cephalosporins, macroslides, numerous new quinalones, antifungal and especially new antiviral drugs. Resistance to many antimicrobials is now a serious universal problem and antibiotic-resistant strains of many bacteria have spread throughout the world. The sections on penicillin G, third generation cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, synthetic antibacterials, drugs for tuberculosis, antifungal and some antiviral drugs have all been thoroughly updated to take contemporary data into account.
Presented in a clear and concise way, indexed and cross-referenced for ready access, this considerably expanded text has been completely rewritten and revised, creating a comprehensive and pertinent reference book for those who prescribe antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals or advise on their proper usage.

About this title

Review:

Clinical departments, medical libraries and interested clinicians in particular will find this up to date, thorough book to be a useful and readable guide to the use of antimicrobial agents.
New England Journal of Medicine

Contains a wealth of information on most antimicrobials, including in vitro susceptibles, pharmacologic properties and clinical applications. It would certainly be of value to infectious disease specialists, clinical microbiologists and to many clinicians who routinely treat a wide variety of infections.
Annals of Internal Medicine

On questions of fact, the book cannot be faulted, and for a single author to have mastered the literature of this now vast subject and to have surveyed it so succinctly and accurately is a remarkable achievement. His book will be a valuable source of information for anyone aspiring to the more intelligent use of antibacterial drugs.
British Medical Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0750601558
• ISBN 13: 9780750601559
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1992