Description
Perfect for board review or quick reference in clinical practice, Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases is a balanced, high-yield resource covering the full range of infectious disease topics. Whether you're preparing for examinations or are looking for a concise resource to support your practice, this unique review contains precisely the information you need – from common infectious diseases concepts and conditions to hundreds of up-to-date review questions and answers for self-assessment and exam preparation.- Covers the most frequently encountered concepts and conditions in infectious diseases- Covers challenging areas frequently covered on the boards: clinically-relevant microbiology and ID pharmacology, HIV and antiretroviral therapy, infections in immunocompromised hosts, dermatologic manifestations of ID, infection mimics, infection control and prevention, and more- Includes new and emerging topics such as neglected tropical diseases, bioterrorism, and emerging and re-emerging infections- Provides 450 case-based, board-style multiple-choice questions and answers for test prep and self-assessment- Facilitates quick review and maximum retention of information by including hundreds of high-quality illustrations, tables, high-yield boxes, and bulleted lists- Contains practical tips for taking the boards, buzzwords and memory aids for board questions, and clinical and board pearls- Edited and written by rising stars in the field of infectious diseases – authors who have recently taken the boards and excelled, and who understand the challenges posed by this complex field of study and practice- Includes an Expert Consult™ eBook version with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
1. Bacteriology2. Mycology3. Virology4. Parasitology5. Antibacterials6. Antimycobacterial Agents7. Antifungal Agents8. Antivirals9. Antiparasitic Agents10. Fever and Sepsis11. Head & Neck Infections12. Central Nervous System Infections13. Respiratory Infections14. Bacteremia and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections15. Cardiac and Cardiac Device Infections16. Gastrointestinal Infections17. Peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscess, hepato-biliary infections18. Obstetric and Gynecologic Infections19. Genitourinary Tract Infection20. Infections of Pregnancy21. Sexually Transmitted Infections22. Hepatitis Viruses23. Viral Exanthems and Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses24. Disease due to Spirochetes25. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections and Toxin-mediated Diseases26. Bone and Joint Infections27. Yeasts28. The Dimorphic Mycoses29. Monomorphic Mold Infections30. Arthropod-borne Diseases31. Infections Associated With Animal Exposure32. Tuberculosis33. Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections34. Protozoa35. Helminths36. Natural History of HIV37. Non-infectious complications of HIV38. Antiretroviral Therapy39. Opportunistic Infections in HIV40. Infections in Patients with Cancer and Immunosuppressive Therapy41. Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients42. Infections in Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients43. Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders44. Infection Control and Prevention45. Adult Immunization46. General Principles of Travel Medicine47. Bioterrorism48. Syndromes that Mimic Infectious Diseases49. High Yield Biostatistics50. Commonly Encountered Skin Manifestations in ID51. ID Memory Aids
