Infectious Diseases in Primary Care

Infectious Diseases in Primary Care
ISBN-10
0721690564
ISBN-13
9780721690568
Category
Medical / Infectious Diseases
Pages
701
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
W.B. Saunders
Author
Charles S. Bryan

Description

BRYAN: INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN PRIMARY CARE covers disorders that primary care providers, family physicians and internists see on a regular basis. The clear organization starts with an overview of Infectious Diseases, followed by special issues in Pediatrics and Obstetrics, infectious disease emergencies, common problems, and also addresses specific pathogens, immunization, and antimicrobial therapy. This handy book guides the reader to recognize life threatening emergencies, to identify and treat all of the common infectious diseases that are prevalent today, and to follow a cost-effective approach to the common, high volume infectious problems.

  • Underscores the practical aspects of infectious disease management in primary care.
  • Identifies pitfalls in infectious disease emergencies in primary care that might lead to errors in care resulting in death, disability, or litigation.
  • Emphasizes special problems applicable to primary care that are not usually covered in other textbooks, including infection control in the medical office, early recognition of bioterrorism, psychiatric problems presenting as infectious diseases, and more.
  • Provides detailed coverage of infectious diseases unique to special populations, such as pediatrics, OB/GYN practice, and the elderly.
  • Includes a comprehensive chapter on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT).
  • Provides fact sheet handouts for patients on the wise use of antibiotics, as well as buddy check sheets for patients with probable self-limited viral syndromes that could prove to be the first symptoms of a more serious disease.
  • Offers separate chapters on the practical aspects of antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antituberculous drugs that correlate pharmacology and clinical indications.
  • Contains numerous illustrations that clarify important aspects of differential diagnosis for fever and rash that primary care clinicians should recognize, including unusual rashes that indicate serious conditions.
  • Highlights the most relevant information essential to practice with concise bulleted points and a uniform, easy-to-read style.

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