A Rational Approach To Clinical Infectious Diseases (Pb 2022) by Temesgen Z., ELSEVIER

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ELSEVIER A Rational Approach To Clinical Infectious Diseases (Pb 2022) by Temesgen Z.

Written specifically for non-infectious disease specialists in both inpatient and outpatient settings, A Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases provides concise, practical guidance that mimics the decision-making process and reasoning employed by an ID physician. Using clear, understandable language, Dr. Zelalem Temesgen and his esteemed colleagues at the Mayo Clinic present the art and the context of infectious diseases together with the science, helping non-specialists apply a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious conditions._x000D__x000D_Clearly explains the rationale of opting for one particular treatment or length of course over another in order to arrange appropriate management and follow-up. _x000D__x000D__x000D_Provides focused ID decision support to questions such as: _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_What diagnostic test should I order? _x000D__x000D__x000D_What is the correct antibiotic for this patient/geographical region? _x000D__x000D__x000D_Are IV or oral antibiotics most appropriate? _x000D__x000D__x000D_How long should the antibiotic course be and when should it be de-escalated? _x000D__x000D__x000D_What special considerations should be taken in immunocompromised patients? _x000D__x000D__x000D_How often should complex infections be followed up? _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Uses a succinct, easy-to-read writing style, following a consistent format: Important characteristics/epidemiology; Clinical related data; Rash characteristics; Ancillary diagnostic studies; Treatment; and Other. _x000D__x000D__x000D_Provides visual and quick-reference support with dozens of figures and tables throughout the text. _x000D__x000D__x000D_Contains invaluable guidance to help non-specialists provide the best care for patients, stem antibiotic misuse and resistance, avoid adverse drug events, and avoid unnecessary costs. _x000D__x000D__x000D_Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices._x000D_ _x000D_ . General Approach to Infectious Diseases Evaluation _x000D_ _x000D_ 2. Interacting with the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory_x000D_ _x000D_ 3. A Primer on Microbiology_x000D_ _x000D_ 4. General Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy_x000D_ _x000D_ 5. A Primer on Antimicrobials_x000D_ _x000D_ 6. Fever of Unknown Origin _x000D_ _x000D_ 7. Fever and Rash_x000D_ _x000D_ 8. Ear, Nose, Throat and Neck Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 9. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 10. Select Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 11. Urinary Tract Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 12. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 13. Bone and Joint Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 14. Diagnostic Approach to a Patient with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection_x000D_ _x000D_ 15. Vector-Borne Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 16. Sepsis_x000D_ _x000D_ 17. Sexually Transmitted Infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 18. HIV Infection_x000D_ _x000D_ 19. Bacteremia_x000D_