Evidence–Based Infectious Diseases (Evidence–Based Medicine) - Softcover

Book 24 of 41: Evidence-Based Medicine
 
9781405170260: Evidence–Based Infectious Diseases (Evidence–Based Medicine)

Synopsis

The fully updated Second Edition of this case-led text provides an excellent introduction to evidence-based Clinical Practice for the major areas of infectious disease management. The new edition takes on a brand new design and focus, making the book more accessible to junior doctors in infectious diseases and microbiology and general internists. Edited and written by the world's leading infectious disease specialists, Evidence-Based Infectious Diseases contains thoroughly revised clinical chapters, reporting on all new major trials and is ideal for; trainees and clinical instructors in infectious diseases and microbiology, internal medicine physicians and public health physicians.

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About the Author

Mark Loeb McMaster University, Ontario, Canada Fiona Smaill St Joseph's Hospital, Ontario, Canada Marek Smieja St Joseph's Hospital, Ontario, Canada

From the Back Cover

Evidence-Based Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition,uses a unique case-led format to provide recommendations foroptimal treatment of the individual patient. The approach isparticularly appropriate for infectious disease management, whereexternal circumstances are a major part of every case, and no onesituation is typical. It is especially suitable for teaching how toput evidence-based medicine into clinical practice.

Updated and revised for its second edition, the book now offersnew sections on:

  • hepatitis
  • the influenza pandemic
  • infections in critical care
  • long-term care in special populations
  • acquired infection in transplantation

This is an invaluable resource for all physicians and specialiststaff working with in the wide field of infectious disease.

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