Download or read book Infectious Diseases Handbook written by Carlos M. Isada and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Control of Communicable Diseases written by American Public Health Association and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Infectious Disease Data Analysis written by Leonhard Held and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent years have seen an explosion in new kinds of data on infectious diseases, including data on social contacts, whole genome sequences of pathogens, biomarkers for susceptibility to infection, serological panel data, and surveillance data. The Handbook of Infectious Disease Data Analysis provides an overview of many key statistical methods that have been developed in response to such new data streams and the associated ability to address key scientific and epidemiological questions. A unique feature of the Handbook is the wide range of topics covered. Key features Contributors include many leading researchers in the field Divided into four main sections: Basic concepts, Analysis of Outbreak Data, Analysis of Seroprevalence Data, Analysis of Surveillance Data Numerous case studies and examples throughout Provides both introductory material and key reference material
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology written by Estée Török and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook takes an integrated approach to both infectious disease and microbiology. Referenced to national frameworks and current legislation, it covers basic principles of bacteriology and virology, specific information on diseases and conditions, and material on 'hot topics' such as bioterrorism and preventative medicine.
Download or read book Graphic Guide to Infectious Disease E Book written by Brian Kloss and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-03-24 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique mash-up of medical education and comic book-style illustration, Graphic Guide to Infectious Diseases uses memorable art and humorous text to provide a seriously effective way to enhance your knowledge of complex medical conditions and diseases. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Brian Kloss and illustrator Travis Bruce use pop culture references, nostalgia, and unconventional humor to bridge the gap between challenging microbiology content and clinical knowledge of infectious diseases. Offers an innovative, concise, and fun way to learn about diseases, their signs and symptoms, and how to treat them – perfect for the busy medical student. Improves understanding and retention of complex information by using high-quality graphic illustrations mixed with solid educational content – ensuring a high-interest, high-yield resource with a large dose of humor and an innovative writing style. Uses visual learning to boost memorization, long-term retention, and exam performance.
Download or read book Communicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook written by Jeremy Hawker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to controlling and managing today’s communicable diseases The fourth edition of Communicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook offers public health workers of all kinds an authoritative and up-to-date guide to current protocols surrounding the identification and control of infectious diseases. With its concise, accessible design, the book is a practical tool that can be relied upon to explain topics ranging from the basic principles of communicable disease control to recent changes and innovations in health protection practice. Major syndromes and individual infections are insightfully addressed, while the authors also outline the WHO’s international health regulations and the organizational arrangements in place in all EU nations. New to the fourth edition are chapters on Ebola, the Zika virus, and other emerging pandemics. In addition, new writing on healthcare-associated infection, migrant and refugee health, and the importance of preparedness make this an essential and relevant text for all those in the field. This vital resource: Reflects recent developments in the science and administration of health protection practice Covers topics such as major syndromes, control of individual infections, main services and activities, arrangements for all European countries, and much more Includes new chapters on the Zika virus, Schistosomiasis, Coronavirus including MERS + SARS, and Ebola Follows a format designed for ease of use and everyday consultation Created to provide public and environmental health practitioners, physicians, epidemiologists, infection control nurses, microbiologists and trainees with a straightforward – yet informative – resource, Communicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook is a practical companion for all those working the field today.
Download or read book Infectious Disease Epidemiology written by Ibrahim Abubakar and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infectious Disease Epidemiology is a concise reference guide which provides trainees and practicing epidemiologists with the information that they need to understand the basic concepts necessary for working in this specialist area. Divided into two sections, part one comprehensively covers the basic principles and methods relevant to the study of infectious disease epidemiology. It is organised in order of increasing complexity, ranging from a general introduction to subjects such as mathematical modelling and sero-epidemiology. Part two examines key major infectious diseases that are of global significance. Grouped by their route of transmission for ease of reference, they include diseases that present a particular burden or a high potential for causing mortality. This practical guide will be essential reading for postgraduate students in infectious disease epidemiology, health protection trainees, and practicing epidemiologists.
Download or read book Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools written by Susan S. Aronson and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy to use and fully updated, this bestselling guide provides essential information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases in child care and schools. It features new infectious disease Quick Reference Sheets on Clostridium difficile ("C diff"); Norovirus; MRSA, and MSSA.
Download or read book Infectious Disease Surveillance written by Nkuchia M. M'ikanatha and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-11 with total page 1139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully updated edition of Infectious Disease Surveillance is for frontline public health practitioners, epidemiologists, and clinical microbiologists who are engaged in communicable disease control. It is also a foundational text for trainees in public health, applied epidemiology, postgraduate medicine and nursing programs. The second edition portrays both the conceptual framework and practical aspects of infectious disease surveillance. It is a comprehensive resource designed to improve the tracking of infectious diseases and to serve as a starting point in the development of new surveillance systems. Infectious Disease Surveillance includes over 45 chapters from over 100 contributors, and topics organized into six sections based on major themes. Section One highlights the critical role surveillance plays in public health and it provides an overview of the current International Health Regulations (2005) in addition to successes and challenges in infectious disease eradication. Section Two describes surveillance systems based on logical program areas such as foodborne illnesses, vector-borne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, viral hepatitis healthcare and transplantation associated infections. Attention is devoted to programs for monitoring unexplained deaths, agents of bioterrorism, mass gatherings, and disease associated with international travel. Sections Three and Four explore the uses of the Internet and wireless technologies to advance infectious disease surveillance in various settings with emphasis on best practices based on deployed systems. They also address molecular laboratory methods, and statistical and geospatial analysis, and evaluation of systems for early epidemic detection. Sections Five and Six discuss legal and ethical considerations, communication strategies and applied epidemiology-training programs. The rest of the chapters offer public-private partnerships, as well lessons from the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza pandemic and future directions for infectious disease surveillance.
Download or read book Handbook of Animal Models of Infection written by Merle A. Sande and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1999-05-28 with total page 1169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Animal Models of Infection is a complete revision of a three-volume text that was published in 1986. It incorporates the major advances in the field during the past decade, in particular those concerning molecular biological procedures and new models that have been developed. It focuses on both methods and techniques, which makes it an essential and comprehensive reference as well as a benchtop manual. The Handbook will help investigators save time and effort in formulating an approach to test a new potential therapeutic agent or combination of agents for in vivo efficacy and to position the therapy for specific infections where it may have therapeutic promise. The book is divided into five sections; the first covering the general methodologies, followed by sections describing experimental bacterial, mycotic, parasitic, and viral infections. Discusses ethical and safety aspects in an introductory background section Covers principles of animal care and current techniques appropriate for the use of animal models of infection Details a wide range of animals including rodents, rabbits, cats, and primates Provides hands-on descriptions of how to set up the model Discusses the major advantages and limitations of each model Ensures full coverage of bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections
Download or read book Oxford American Handbook of Infectious Diseases written by Aimee Zaas and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provided in a concise, accessible format, the Oxford American Handbook of Infectious Diseases comprehensively covers all areas of this expanding field, making it easily available at the clinician's fingertips.
Download or read book Manual of Childhood Infections written by Mike Sharland and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual gives information on the causative organisms, epidemiology and clinical features of all important childhood infections. It includes guidance on the clinical management of the infections and on steps to be taken to prevent future cases.
Download or read book The AST Handbook of Transplant Infections written by Deepali Kumar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you need to manage a post-transplant infection or reduce the possibility of infection, you will find effective guidance in this handbook. The work of the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Diseases Community of Practice, this reference exclusively uses tables and flowcharts to speed up decision making. This distinguished group of investigators and teachers provide point of care information on optimum management of infection in adult and pediatric organ and stem cell transplant patients. The unique tables and flowcharts are devised by the authors, backed up with extensive references, making the book a fully researched yet easy to use guide. The fast growing specialty of transplantation will be well served by this book as increasing numbers of successful procedures mean transplant teams have to be ever more alert to the possibility of and need for action in the event of ensuing infection.
Download or read book Communicable Disease Control Handbook written by Jeremy Hawker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise and practical handbook for all those who haveresponsibility for the identification and control of infectiousdisease Why Buy this Book?: Clear and concise - combining science, attention to detail anda practical approach Covers basic principles of communicable disease control andhealth protection, major syndromes, control of individualinfections, main services and activities, organizationalarragements for all EU countries and sources of furtherinformation All chapters updated inline with recent changes inepidemiology, new guidelines for control and adminstrativechanges New or expanded chapters on immunization queries, smallpox,SARS, West Nile virus, delibrate release / bioterrorism and on-callresponse "This comprehensive and practical handbook will provide a veryaccessible source of detailed information for everyone in the fieldof communicable disease control." Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer (from theforeword) "This handbook will be a valuable resource for all those who areinterested in control of communicable disease, includingpublic-health physicians, epidemiologists, infection controlnurses, microbiologists and those training to work in these relatedfields." The Lancet Infectious Diseases "This book fulfils all the needs of a practical handbook, beingeasy to use and packed with practical information." Epidemiology and Infection "This would be the first book to reach for in any number ofday-to-day or crisis situations in communicable diseasecontrol." British Journal of Infection Control "If you undertake on-call public health duties, just buy thebook." Journal of Public Health Medicine
Download or read book Red Book 2021 written by David W. Kimberlin and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AAP's authoritative guide on preventing, recognizing, and treating more than 200 childhood infectious diseases. Developed by the AAP's Committee on Infectious Diseases as well as the expertise of the CDC, the FDA, and hundreds of physician contributors.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology written by Estée Török and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook takes an integrated approach to both infectious disease and microbiology. Referenced to national frameworks and current legislation, it covers basic principles of bacteriology and virology, specific information on diseases and conditions, and material on 'hot topics' such as bioterrorism and preventative medicine.
Download or read book Infectious and Tropical Diseases written by Tao Sheng Clifford Kwan-Gett and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2006 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical reference provides a single, concise source of current information on the diseases and conditions common among immigrants, refugees, travelers, and persons in contact with these populations in the developed world. An easy-to-use format makes this reference ideal for primary care and other providers in a variety of clinical settings. It also features content on agents that may be used as biological warfare. Diseases and conditions are arranged in alphabetical order for quick reference. Concise discussions of 93 infectious diseases and conditions of immigrants, refugees, travelers, and those in contact with these populations The ability to search by either signs and symptoms, geographic area, or diseases and disorders. A discussion on emerging infectious diseases and why they are an important health issue. An overview of the physical diagnosis of these diseases. Approaches to diagnosing newly arrived immigrants and refugees. Strategies for pre-travel counseling and immunizations. Information on primary geographic distribution, agent and vector, incubation, clinical findings and treatment, signs and symptoms, complications, common laboratory findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and reporting. Bioterrorism boxes appear throughout the text to alert practitioners to biological warfare agent information.
