Mosby S Color Atlas And Text Of Infectious Diseases

Improve your recognition of physical signs of infectious disease with the help of this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide. Mosby's COLOR ATLAS AND TEXT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE gives a simple account of each disease accompanied by first-class, color photographs. Chapters cover general principles, infections by body system, generalized infections, and infections of particular patient types (eg. the immunocompromised and the neonate). Succinct, to-the-point coverage is given to clinical manifestation, prognosis and principles of management. * Nearly 500 full-color photographs accurately depict the clinical appearance of infectious diseases * Reflects real life experience by concentrating on infections most often treated in clinical practice * Clinical and symptom discussions ensure book is helpful in clinical practice * Provides an accessible overview for use as a quick reference or as a review tool * Covers topics succinctly and efficiently * Suggested readings refer you to even more useful information

"Visual recognition of presenting clinical signs is a vital component in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases." "This book presents an impressive full-colour collection of the clinical manifestations of infectious diseases." "This fourth edition contains approximately 500 illustrations of the highest quality with explanatory text and captions. The instructive illustrations coupled with succinct captions ensure easy access to key issues relating to diagnosis." --Book Jacket.

This atlas represents a concise survey of clinical presentations of infectious diseases seen worldwide. New and expanded sections are: Mycobacterial Infections: Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Others; HIV Infection: Virology, Epidemiology, Clincial features including AIDS. These topics are covered in considerable depth and presented by colour pictures and concise text.

An updated and revised version of Infectious Diseases Illustrated. Colour photographs and diagrams accompany a text describing aetiology, epidemiology, clinical aspects of disease and diagnostic procedures.