Influenza in Practice (In Practice S.) - Softcover

Jennings, R.; Read, R.C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853156906 ISBN 13: 9781853156908

Publisher: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Almost every winter there is an outbreak or epidemic of influenza in the UK and many other countries. These infections contribute to an annual increase in both morbidity and mortality, primarily in the elderly. This book provides practical, up-to-date summaries on the virological and clinical aspects of influenze infection. In addition to providing an overview of its epidemiology and pathogenesis, the book also discusses the impact on the host's immune system, and reviews potential new antiviral drugs and novel vaccination strategies.
Influenza in Practice will be of value to general practitioners, hospital doctors and nurses, as well as to undergraduate and postgraduate students of medicine and pharmacy.

About this title

Synopsis

This edition has been revised and updated to reflect new developments in the field and also includes the new NICE treatment guidelines for influenza. Recommended to general practitioners, hospital doctors and nurses, this title would also be of great use to undergraduate and postgraduate students of medicine and pharmacy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853156906
• ISBN 13: 9781853156908
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 64