Tropical Infectious Diseases

Tropical Infectious Diseases
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Total Pages : 1644
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ISBN-10 : 0443079080
ISBN-13 : 9780443079085
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Book Synopsis Tropical Infectious Diseases by : Richard L. Guerrant

Download or read book Tropical Infectious Diseases written by Richard L. Guerrant and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to increased travel in isolated regions, clinicians are more likely to encounter tropical diseases than ever before. This modern textbook comprehensively covers all tropical diseases. Written by an internationally renowned group of contributors, it covers the pathogens, syndromes, and organ systems. It is profusely illustrated, including life cycles for all significant organisms. Discusses the principles of parasite biology, epidemiology, and analyses diagnostic approaches to syndromes such as fever, rash, eosinophilia, and anaemia. Covers a full range of tropical diseases including those caused by bacterial, mycobacterial, spirochetal, chlamydial, parasitic, rickettsial and viral infections. Employs a consistent chapter organisation for each pathogen, beginning with the organism and its history, taxonomy and epidemiology, and progressing through its pathogenesis and immunology to diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, and prevention. Visually clarifies the interrelationships between parasites, humans, and the ecology with 30 detailed life-cycle drawings. Reviews all the latest developments on the immunology, pathogenesis, and genetics of virulence, as well as the newest molecular approaches to diagnosis and control. Includes maps detailing specific diseases indigenous to certain parts of the world, and an abundance of figures, algorithms, and tables. Enables further researching with over 14,000 references. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-618-5


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