(Ebook) Oxford Textbook of Medicine: Infection by David Warrell, Timothy M. Cox, John Firth, Mili Estee Torok ISBN 9780191631733, 9780199652136, 0191631736, 0199652139

(Ebook) Oxford Textbook of Medicine: Infection by David Warrell, Timothy M. Cox, John Firth, Mili Estee Torok ISBN 9780191631733, 9780199652136, 0191631736, 0199652139

Updated and fully revised version of the infection section from the world-renowned Oxford Textbook of Medicine 5e121 chapters by world experts reviewing the essentials of present-day infectious diseases practice, reflecting the globalisation of diseases resulting from unprecedented international travel, immigration and natural/man-made disasters requiring massive international aid effortsCovering topics including Pathogenic microorganisms and the host; The patient with suspected infection; Immunization; Travel and expedition medicine; Viruses; Bacteria; Fungi; Protazoa; Nematodes; Cestodes; tremadodes; Nonvenomous arthropods and Pentastomiasis on a truly global scale.Includes over 250 full colour clinical images with numerous graphical representations of disease distributionUpdated since publication in 2011 to include topics such as E. coli 1040 STEC DT multi-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. NDM-1), responses to threat of pandemic influenza and continuing emergence of new pathogensHighly relevant for those taking Diploma courses in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and in HIV medicineFully updated and revisedIncludes E. coli 1040 STEC, multi-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (e.g. NDM-1), responses to threat of pandemic influenza, and the continuing emergence of new pathogensThis Oxford Textbook of Infectious and Tropical Diseases is derived from the Oxford Textbook of Medicine 5e, the foremost international textbook of medicine. The text has been updated and revised to offer a uniquely comprehensive coverage focusing on offering practical guidenace on present-day clinical management and the prevention of a wide range of familiar and emerging infectious and tropical diseases. The textbook is illustrated in full colour throughout.