Infectious Diseases in Women

Introducing a comprehensive resource solely dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease in women from reproductive age through the geriatric age group.

Infectious Disease in Women serves as a reference manual on the basic rudiments of infectious disease microbiology, allowing the you to treat a variety of common conditions specifically as they apply to women.

Chapters also cover major infectious diseases in the gynaecologic patient as well as the common infections which may affect pregnancy, or in which drug or antibiotic treatment may have an effect on the fetus. Each chapter follows a standard organisation including key clinical points, algorithms to outline management, and boxes summarising details of treatment.

STD content specifically explores the effects of disease on women.

Covers common skin infections as well as those unique to in one complete resource.

Compiles published data on the microbial-pathophysiology of obstetrical infections, allowing you to better recognise, diagnose, and treat conditions.

Includes information on preventing and treating postoperative gynaecological infections.

Provides a quick-reference guide to antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents listing indications, adverse effects, and dosages.