Description
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Antibiotic Essentials 15Th Edition 2017 by Cunha Cheston B
Written by leading world experts, Antibiotic Essentials is a practical, concise and authoritative book updated annually. Continues to be one of the best clinical pocket guide on antimicrobial therapy and infectious diseases for practicing clinicians. Presented in a user friendly format that fits into your pocket. Indicates unique features not available in any other pocket book.
Key Features
• Now in its 15th edition remains THE best pocket guide on antimicrobial therapy and infectious diseases written by expert clinicians for clinicians.
• New edition features serum and urinary spectrum summaries of antibiotics and clinically relevant pharmacokinetics (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiparasitic therapy)
• New sections are included on Antibiotic Stewardship: Principles & Practice (hot topic the competitors don't have), IV-to-PO Switch therapy options for infectious diseases and how to differentiate colonization vs. infection.
• Includes several unique features:
a. Clinical synopses of common & uncommon infections worldwide (presentation, pitfalls, diagnostic & therapeutic considerations)
b. Differential diagnosis of infectious diseases & non-infectious mimics (physical & laboratory test findings in DDx tables)
c. Antibiotic IV-to-PO switch therapy options for infectious diseases (oral switch options from the same & different antibiotic classes)
d. HIV, HCV, Peds ID, antibiotic prophylaxis & immunizations, chest film differential diagnosis atlas and gram stain atlas