Description
Netter's Infectious Diseases provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of current global infectious disease concerns. Elaine Jong and Dennis Stevens cover the basics of the field using beautiful Netter illustrations and accessible "need to know" information on major conditions and problems— including multi-drug-resistance, Staph infections, Chagas disease, and the flu. In print and online, it's a great tool for quick review or for sharing with patients and staff.- Review the basics of infectious disease through comprehensive coverage contained in a single volume reference.- Apply "need to know" information from the uniformly concise text and instructive Netter paintings.- View detailed Netter illustrations that provide a quick and memorable overview of microbiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation.- Stay current on modern infectious disease concerns—such as multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis, Staph aureus, Chagas disease, and the flu—with new illustrations in the Netter tradition specifically created to address new topics.- Access a companion website at www.netterreference.com featuring the complete searchable text, an Image Bank containing all of the book's illustrations…downloadable for your personal use, plus 25 printable patient education brochures.
Table of Contents
CONTENTSSECTION I: VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS1. Introduction to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Children and Adolescents2. Diphtheria and Tetanus3. Bordetella pertussis and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)4. Haemophilus influenza Type B5. Pneumococcal Disease: Infections Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae6. Infections Caused by Neisseria meningitidis7. Poliomyelitis (Polio) and Polioviruses8. Influenza9. Rotavirus Infection10. Measles11. Mumps12. Rubella13. Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections14. Hepatitis A Infection and Prevention15. Hepatitis B Infections16. Human Papillomavirus Infections and PreventionSECTION II: SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS17. Introduction to Skin and Soft Tissue Infections18. Impetigo19. Erysipelas and Cellulitis20. Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles21. Life-Threatening Soft Tissue Infections22. Superficial Dermatophyte Infections of the Skin23. Herpes Simplex Virus Infections24. Nontuberculosis Mycobacterial Skin InfectionsSECTION III: RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS25. Introduction to Respiratory Tract Infections26. Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Bacterial27. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia28. Atypical Pneumonia29. Aspiration Pneumonia30. Viral Respiratory Infections31. Sinus Infections32. Acute Otitis Media33. Pharyngitis34. Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseSECTION IV: SYSTEMIC INFECTIONS35. Introduction to Systemic Infections36. Endocarditis37. Meningitis38. Osteomyelitis39. Urinary Tract Infections40. Systemic Fungal InfectionsSECTION V: SURGICAL INFECTIONS41. Surgical Infections: Introduction and Overview42. Acute Appendicitis43. Acute Ascending Cholangitis and Suppurative, Toxic Cholangitis44. Acute Diverticulitis45. Hydatid Cyst (Echinococcosis) Disease46. Intra-abdominal Abscess47. Liver Abscess: Pyogenic and Amebic Hepatic Abscess48. Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections49. Anorectal Abscess and Fistula in Ano50. Peritonitis51. Pyomyositis (Pyomyositis Tropicans)52. Surgical Site InfectionsSECTION VI: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS53. Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections54. Trichomoniasis55. Herpes Simplex Virus Genital Infection56. Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome57. Human Papillomavirus58. Chlamydia trachomatis Infections: Chlamydia and Lymphogranuloma Venereum59. Gonorrhea: Infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae60. Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)61. Related Syndromes and Less Common Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSECTION VII: INFECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES62. Introduction to Infections Associated with International Travel and Outdoor Activities63. Malaria64. Yellow Fever65. Travelers' Diarrhea66. Enteric Fever: Typhoid and Paratyphoid Fever67. Viral Hepatitis68. Rabies69. Arboviruses of Medical Importance70. Leptospirosis71. Lyme Disease72. Tick-Borne Encephalitis73. Primary Amebic MeningoencephalitisSECTION VIII: PARASITIC DISEASES74. Introduction to Parasitic Diseases75. Amebiasis76. Giardiasis77. Other Intestinal Protozoa78. Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Other Intestinal Roundworms79. Intestinal Cestodes (Tapeworms)80. Cysticercosis81. Foodborne Trematodes: Liver, Lung, and Intestinal Flukes82. Echinococcosis: Cystic and Alveolar Disease83. Trichinellosis84. Filarial Diseases85. Schistosomiasis86. Chagas DiseaseSECTION IX: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND PANDEMICS87. Introduction to Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics88. Novel Influenza89. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome90. Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis91. West Nile Virus Disease92. Anthrax93. Tularemia
