Lippincott's Guide to Infectious Diseases.

Infectious Diseases -- Contents -- Contributors and consultants -- Foreword -- Part I UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASES -- Part II MANAGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES -- Appendices and references -- APPENDIX A: GUIDE TO ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS -- APPENDIX B: CDC ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS -- SELECTED REFERENCES -- INDEX.

Compliant with CDC and WHO guidelines, this new A-to-Z reference provides an overview of 160 infectious diseases, from the common cold and otitis media to MRSA and other newer threats, including Bartonella quintana. Presented in a highly visual format, each disease is showcased in a two-page spread, formatted with consistent headings to make locating critical information easy. The Safety, Alert,and Prevention icons draw attention to critical information, and special headings identify diseases with transmission-based precautions, which are discussed further under Nursing Considerations. \u00b7 The book also includes special sections that discuss the appropriate use of antibiotic therapy in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, review the newer antibiotic agents, and provide up-to-date information on immunizations, CDC guidelines for isolation precautions, and tips on how to provide safe patient care.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.