The Biologic and Clinical Basis of Infectious Diseases

Organized by organ system for quick referral, this New 5th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of infectious disease--giving readers the state-of-the-art knowledge needed to build a clear, complete understanding of this vital area of medicine.
Review of Previous Edition:
"Well organized and clearly written...Current and timely."
--American Society of Microbiology News

Contains discussions on a wide range of infectious diseases--from fungal respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and common intestinal parasitic infections to viral infections of the central nervous system.

Details the latest findings on molecular biology of antibiotic resistance, susceptibility testing and monitoring, antimicrobial therapy, and principles of immunization.

Discusses contemporary diseases, such as Lyme disease, Kawasaki disease, AIDS, and toxic shock syndrome.

Provides reviews of pertinent immunology or microbiology and descriptions of clinical illnesses caused by various infectious agents.

Includes extensive case presentations that enable readers to develop their analytic skills in using historical data, physical examination findings, and laboratory results.

Chapters on bone and joint infections, infections at the extremes of life, and compromised hosts and their infections.

More case histories with discussions.