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Humana Press Management of Antimicrobials in Infectious Diseases Impact of Antibiotic Resistance 2nd Edition 2012 Softbound by Arch G. Mainous III, Claire Pomeroy
Recent evidence suggests an increasing rate of antimicrobial resistant pathogens throughout the world. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus are showing substantial prevalence of resistance to antibiotics.Thus, we think that given these developments, clinicians would welcome an updated version of this book. A resource indicating appropriate, evidence-based antimicrobial treatment of infectious diseases encountered in both the hospital and outpatient settings would be of significant value to practicing clinicians. The book would focus on the clinical importance of appropriate diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases particularly in terms of antibiotic-resistance. The resource would be valuable to countless numbers of junior-level practitioners (residents, nurse practitioners, physician-assistants). Moreover, the book could be a resource for generalists as well as infectious disease specialists. Significant Pathogens.- Antibiotic Resistance and Implications for the Appropriate Use of Antimicrobial Agents.- Antimicrobial Resistance Among Epidemiologically Important Gram-Positive Bacteria.- Gram-Negative Bacteria.- Tuberculosis.- Community-Acquired Viral Infections.- Influenza.- Invasive Fungal Infections.- Evidence-Based Management of Infectious Diseases.- Upper Respiratory Infections and Acute Bronchitis.- Pneumonia.- Urinary Tract Infections.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Gastrointestinal Tract Infections.- Endocarditis.- Infections of the Central Nervous System.- Uncomplicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.- Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis.- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).- Special Considerations.- Strategies for Optimal Antimicrobial Use.- Infections in the Immunocompromised Host.- Future Trends in Antimicrobial Use.