Travelers' Diarrhea (2nd Edition).
Ericsson, Charles D.
Travelers' Diarrhea (2nd Edition). - 2nd ed. - 1 online resource (301 pages)
Title and Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Historical Perspectives of Travelers' Diarrhea -- Part I: Etiology and Pathogenesis -- 2. The Bacterial Pathogens -- 3. The Viral Pathogens -- 4. The Parasitic Pathogens -- 5. Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobials -- 6. Pathogenesis -- 7. Relative Importance of Pathogens and Noninfectious Causes -- 8. Diarrhea Associated with Nonenteric Infections -- Part II: Epidemiology and Special Populations -- 9. Epidemiology of Travelers' Diarrhea -- 10. Special Hosts: Children, Pregnant Women, and the Elderly -- 11. Immunocompromised Patients Including AIDS -- 12. Diarrhea in Expatriates -- 13. Diarrheal Outbreaks Associated with Airline Travel -- 14. Acute Gastroenteritis at Sea and Outbreaks Associated with Cruises -- 15. Diarrhea in Military Populations: From Historical Considerations until Modern Times -- Part III: Clinical Features -- 16. Genetic Susceptibility to Enteric Infections: Implications for Endemic and Travelers' Diarrhea -- 17. Travelers' Diarrhea: Clinical Features and Syndromes -- 18. Postinfectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Part IV: Prevention -- 19. Diet and Education about Risks -- 20. Prophylactic Use of Drugs -- 21. Probiotics in Travelers' Diarrhea -- 22. Natural Immunity with Exposure -- 23. Immunoprophylaxis and Immunologic Control -- 24. Pitfalls in Travelers' Diarrhea Management -- 25. Nonspecific Treatment: Diet and Oral Rehydration Therapy -- 26. Symptomatic Therapy -- 27. Antimicrobial Therapy -- 28. Empiric Management of Acute Travelers' Diarrhea Abroad and in the Recently Returned Traveler -- 29. Approach to Prolonged Diarrhea in the Returning Traveler -- 30. A Cost-Effective Approach to Travelers' Diarrhea -- 31. Past Progress and Future Directions for Travelers' Diarrhea -- Index.
9781607951360
Gastroenterology.
Travel -- Health aspects.
Electronic books.
RA783.5 -- .T677 2008eb
616.3/427
Travelers' Diarrhea (2nd Edition). - 2nd ed. - 1 online resource (301 pages)
Title and Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Historical Perspectives of Travelers' Diarrhea -- Part I: Etiology and Pathogenesis -- 2. The Bacterial Pathogens -- 3. The Viral Pathogens -- 4. The Parasitic Pathogens -- 5. Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobials -- 6. Pathogenesis -- 7. Relative Importance of Pathogens and Noninfectious Causes -- 8. Diarrhea Associated with Nonenteric Infections -- Part II: Epidemiology and Special Populations -- 9. Epidemiology of Travelers' Diarrhea -- 10. Special Hosts: Children, Pregnant Women, and the Elderly -- 11. Immunocompromised Patients Including AIDS -- 12. Diarrhea in Expatriates -- 13. Diarrheal Outbreaks Associated with Airline Travel -- 14. Acute Gastroenteritis at Sea and Outbreaks Associated with Cruises -- 15. Diarrhea in Military Populations: From Historical Considerations until Modern Times -- Part III: Clinical Features -- 16. Genetic Susceptibility to Enteric Infections: Implications for Endemic and Travelers' Diarrhea -- 17. Travelers' Diarrhea: Clinical Features and Syndromes -- 18. Postinfectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Part IV: Prevention -- 19. Diet and Education about Risks -- 20. Prophylactic Use of Drugs -- 21. Probiotics in Travelers' Diarrhea -- 22. Natural Immunity with Exposure -- 23. Immunoprophylaxis and Immunologic Control -- 24. Pitfalls in Travelers' Diarrhea Management -- 25. Nonspecific Treatment: Diet and Oral Rehydration Therapy -- 26. Symptomatic Therapy -- 27. Antimicrobial Therapy -- 28. Empiric Management of Acute Travelers' Diarrhea Abroad and in the Recently Returned Traveler -- 29. Approach to Prolonged Diarrhea in the Returning Traveler -- 30. A Cost-Effective Approach to Travelers' Diarrhea -- 31. Past Progress and Future Directions for Travelers' Diarrhea -- Index.
9781607951360
Gastroenterology.
Travel -- Health aspects.
Electronic books.
RA783.5 -- .T677 2008eb
616.3/427