1. Edition - April 2009
57.90 Euro
2009. 664 Pages, Hardcover
- Professional Book -
ISBN-10: 1-4051-3543-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-3543-6 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Detailed description
The study of infectious diseases has undergone major changes since its infancy when it was largely a documentation of epidemics. It has now evolved into a dynamic phenomenon involving the ecology of the infectious agent, pathogenesis in the host, reservoirs and vetors, as well as the complex mechanisms concerned in the spread of infection and the extent to which this spread occurs. Rapid globalization has led to unprecedented interest in infectious diseases worldwide and their effect on complex population dynamics including migration, famine, fire, war, and terrorism. It is now essential for public health officials to understand the basic science behind infectious disease and, likewise, students studying ID must have a broader understanding of the implications of infectious disease in a public health context as well as clinical presentation and prevention. The clear demand for an integrated approach has led to the publication of this text.

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From the contents
CHAP 1. INTRODUCTION.

I. Microbial aetiology of disease and normal flora.

Description of bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi as relevant to the rest of the course..

II. Antimicrobial Agents..

Brief classification, principles of use, mechanism of action and mechanisms of bacterial evasion and resistance..

III. Introduction to basic principles of epidemiology..

Investigation of outbreaks, public health aspects of infectious diseases with emphasis on prevention and control..

CHAP 2. A SYSTEMS BASED APPROACH TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

All sections will include where appropriate: Aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management and control. Common epidemiological scenarios. Clinical cases, with problem solving exercises, data and laboratory interpretation with images..

I. Infections of the musculo-skeletal system.

II. Gastroenteritis.

III. Cardiac and Respiratory Tract infections.

IV. Infections of the Central Nervous System.

V. Infections of the Genito-urinary System.

VI. Obstetric, Congenital and Neonatal Infections.

CHAP 3. INFECTIONS OF GLOBAL IMPACT.

I. Tuberculosis.

II. Malaria.

III. HIV/AIDS.

IV. Hepatitis.

CHAP 4. EMERGING AND RESURGENT INFECTIONS

* SARS

* Viral haemorrhagic fevers

* West Nile virus

* Hanta virus infections

* Diphtheria

* Dengue