Lippincott (ed.) Lippincott's Guide to Infectious Diseases

Wolters Kluwer, 2011. — 386 p. — ISBN: 978-1-605-47975-0Compliant with CDC and WHO guidelines, this new A-to-Z reference provides an overview of 160 infectious diseases, from the common cold and otitis media to MRSA and other newer threats, including Bartonella quintana.Presented in a highly visual format, each disease is showcased in a two-page spread, formatted with consistent headings to make locating critical information easy.The Safety, Alert,and Prevention icons draw attention to critical information, and special headings identify diseases with transmission-based precautions, which are discussed further under Nursing Considerations.The book also includes special sections that discuss the appropriate use of antibiotic therapy in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, review the newer antibiotic agents, and provide up-to-date information on immunizations, CDC guidelines for isolation precautions, and tips on how to provide safe patient care.Understanding and preventing infectious diseases
Normal microbial flora
What is infection?
Defense mechanisms
Infection in health care facilities
Infection control and treatment
Bacterial resistance
Managing infectious diseases
(A-to-Z listing of diseases)