Case Studies in Infectious Disease , 2nd Edition (EPUB)

Case Studies in Infectious Disease , 2nd Edition (EPUB)

by Nino Porakishvili , Will Irving , Peter Lydyard , Michael Cole , John Holton , Pradhib Venkatesan and Kate Ward

The 40 case studies in Case Studies in Infectious Disease highlight the most significant infectious disorders affecting people today . The book discusses the natural history of infection from the pathogen’s point of entry through clinical management of the resulting disease or condition in this second edition , which has been completely edited and updated . Students can download an additional 8 case studies that have been posted online as supplemental information .

In each example , five main sets of questions are posed and the responses address the nature of the infectious agent , the route(s) of infection and transmission , the pathophysiology of the disease , the host’s reaction to the infection , the clinical manifestations , the diagnosis , the therapy and the prevention . With complete integration of microbiology and immunology throughout , this standardized method gives the reader a rational framework for understanding these various and medically significant species and diseases .

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Each case is accompanied by high-resolution photographs , which show everything from the disease-causing organisms to the infection’s clinical signs . The book’s stunning illustrations aid in illuminating key ideas . This new volume has eight new instances, expanding the coverage of significant infectious diseases with global impact . Students can directly compare distinctions across bacteria , such as their structure , clinical symptoms , host response , pathogenesis and vaccination accessibility , using a defined set of key questions . Online quizzes and answers assess the reader’s comprehension of each case study .

Medical students and trainee physicians will also find the current information on 48 globally important infectious diseases outlined in a clear , digestible form , invaluable during undergraduate studies and in future clinical practice . The book provides essential case-based learning for undergraduate and graduate microbiology students.

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