Books in the Infectious Disease and Therapy series

The first in a new series created to acknowledge the explosion of knowledge in fields related to infectious disesases and clinical microbiology. Thirteen contributions focus on organisms which are of major medical importance in this country or which have contributed to an understanding of pathology.

Describes the strategies in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of catheter-related infections (CRIs) - describing the pathogenesis of infectious complications while discussing procedures in infection control, catheter and catheter-site care, and patient monitoring and evaluation.

Presents recommendations for vaccination for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis in various suitable target populations and groups. This book: discusses serological assays in the field; examines how the vaccine was tested in international clinical trials; and, reveals how the vaccine may prevent some forms of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Antimicrobial Pharmacodynamics in Theory and Clinical Practice

Infective Endocarditis

Filling a gap in the literature, this reference provides concise and practical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of sinusitis and furnishes an authoritative outline of our current understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition. Addressing a wide spectrum of issues related to the identification, epidemiology, and etiology of sinusitis, this guide presents detailed illustrations and flowcharts to clarify the interactions between the pathological and physiological processes of sinusitis and illustrate current treatment practices.

Fungal Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient

Presents critical concepts, principles, and rationale to improve, update, and adapt antimicrobial utilization to maximize outcomes and minimize resistance and costs. This book describes the economics of drug-resistant infections and the management of antimicrobial use, and provides information on methods to optimize the selection.

Fever of Unknown Origin

Anaerobic Infections