PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2 VOLUMES)

The definitive reference source of its kind is back in a new 6th Edition! Authored by a "who's who" of experts from around the world, this 2-volume set encompasses all that is currently known about the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents. This new edition has been completely updated and now includes a bold, new 4-color format perfect for the bound-in CD-ROM containing all of the images from the book available for PowerPoint download - excellent for presentations!

New to this Edition:
- New Section on Biodefense with discussions of major pathogens
-Includes new chapters on hospital preparedness for infections such as SARS, infections in elderly patients, infections in returning travellers, nutrition and infection, alternative therapies for infection, the design and evaluation of clinical trials, and more!
-Discusses new antibiotics, including Daptomycin, telithromycin, gemifloxacin, as well as new antifungal and antiviral agents
-Presents fresh perspectives from a wealth of new contributors