This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.

Beginning with an overview, the following chapters provide in depth coverage of different types of infectious disease, from mosquito and tick-borne conditions, human and animal bites, and mycobacterial infections, to viruses, parasites, tuberculosis, meningitis, and much more.

Complete chapters are dedicated to hospital-acquired infections and infections in transplant recipients. The final section discusses vaccinology. Each topic is enhanced by the latest clinical information, diagnostic challenges, and new insights on disease control.

The thorough text is highly illustrated with clinical images and tables to assist learning.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of infectious diseases
• Covers numerous infections from different sources
• Includes chapters dedicated to hospital-acquired infections
• Topics enhanced by latest clinical information, diagnostic challenges, and new insights on disease control