Full Description
Widely used by students, residents, generalists, and specialists, Netter's Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition delivers must-know information on infectious diseases in a highly illustrated, easily accessible format. Concise visual overviews of essential topics provide a convenient, trustworthy way to review the basics of a given infectious disease or issue or to share with patients or staff. Drs. Elaine Jong and Dennis Stevens cover the wide spectrum of illness and disease in this complex field using memorable illustrations by world-renowned artist Frank H. Netter and others, offering a time-saving, authoritative look at infectious disease risk factors, clinical presentations, pathophysiology, and more.
Covers major conditions and problems such as vaccine-preventable diseases, drug-resistant staph, community acquired pneumonia, surgical infections, pyelonephritis, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections-and provides updated approaches to diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and standards of care.
Includes new clinical vignettes added to most chapters.
Provides updated and expanded coverage of emerging infectious diseases such as multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), neuroangiostrongyliasis (rat lungworm disease), Ebola virus, Severe Acute Respiratory Disease (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Coronavirus Infectious Disease-2019 (COVID-19), and novel influenza viruses including public health concerns.
Covers vector-borne diseases including malaria, yellow fever, Zika infections and congenital Zika syndrome, West Nile fever, Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, and Chagas disease plus others.
New chapters on travelers' diarrhea, cholera, and primary amebic meningoencephalitis debut in the section on international travel and outdoor activities.
Contains memorable parasite life cycles and unforgettable parasite infection clinical vignettes.
Features unparalleled illustrations by Drs. Frank H. Netter, Carlos Machado, and others, as well as radiologic images.
Provides 24 printable patient education brochures in the enhanced ebook.
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.
Contents
Contents
SECTION I Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Children and Adolescents
Introduction to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Children and Adolescents
Diphtheria and Tetanus
Bordetella pertussis and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Haemophilus influenzae Type b
Pneumococcal Disease: Infections Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Infections Caused by Neisseria meningitidis
Poliomyelitis (Polio) and Polioviruses
Influenza
Rotavirus Infection
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections
Hepatitis A Infection and Prevention
Hepatitis B Infection
Human Papillomavirus Infections and Prevention
SECTION II Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
Introduction to Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
Impetigo
Erysipelas and Cellulitis
Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles
Life-Threatening Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
Superficial Dermatophyte Infections of the Skin
Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
SECTION III Respiratory Tract Infections
Introduction to Respiratory Tract Infections
Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Bacterial
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Atypical Pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia
Viral Respiratory Infections
Sinus Infections
Acute Otitis Media
Pharyngitis
Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
SECTION IV Systemic Infections
Introduction to Systemic Infections
Endocarditis
Meningitis
Osteomyelitis
Urinary Tract Infections
Systemic Fungal Infections
SECTION V Surgical Infections
Surgical Infections: Introduction and Overview
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Ascending Cholangitis and Suppurative Toxic Cholangitis
Acute Diverticulitis
Hydatid Cyst Disease (Echinococcosis)
Intraabdominal Abscess
Liver Abscess: Pyogenic and Amebic Hepatic Abscess
Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula in Ano
Peritonitis
Pyomyositis (Pyomyositis Tropicans)
Surgical Site Infections
SECTION VI Sexually Transmitted Infections
Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections
Trichomonas vaginalis
Herpes Simplex Virus Genital Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Human Papillomavirus
Infections Caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Including Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Infections With Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
Bacterial Vaginosis, Related Syndromes, and Less Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
SECTION VII Infections Associated With International Travel and Outdoor Activities
Introduction to Infections Associated With International Travel and Outdoor Activities
Malaria
Yellow Fever
Travelers' Diarrhea
Cholera
Enteric Fever: Typhoid and Paratyphoid Fever
Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E: Focus on Adult Infections
Rabies
Arboviruses of Medical Importance
West Nile Virus Disease
Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Lyme Disease
Leptospirosis
Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis
SECTION VIII Parasitic Diseases
Introduction to Parasitic Diseases
Amebiasis
Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, and Other Intestinal Protozoa
Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Other Intestinal Roundworms
Intestinal Cestodes (Tapeworms)
Cysticercosis
Food-Borne Trematodes: Liver, Lung, and Intestinal Flukes
Schistosomiasis
Filarial Diseases
Echinococcosis: Cystic and Alveolar Disease
Trichinellosis
Chagas Disease
SECTION IX Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics
Introduction to Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Anthrax
Tularemia
Zika Virus Disease and Congenital Zika Virus Infection
Neuroangiostrongyliasis (Rat Lungworm Disease)
Ebola and Other Emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Coronavirus Disease 2019
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Influenza Virus: A Public Health Concern
