Management of Antimicrobials in Infectious Diseases: Impact of Antibiotic Resistance

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Arch G. Mainous III, Claire Pomeroy
Springer Science & Business Media, Feb 4, 2010 - Medical - 399 pages

Recent evidence suggests an increasing rate of antimicrobial resistant pathogens throughout the world. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus are showing substantial prevalence of resistance to antibiotics.

Thus, we think that given these developments, clinicians would welcome an updated version of this book. A resource indicating appropriate, evidence-based antimicrobial treatment of infectious diseases encountered in both the hospital and outpatient settings would be of significant value to practicing clinicians. The book would focus on the clinical importance of appropriate diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases particularly in terms of antibiotic-resistance. The resource would be valuable to countless numbers of junior-level practitioners (residents, nurse practitioners, physician-assistants). Moreover, the book could be a resource for generalists as well as infectious disease specialists.

 

Contents

Antibiotic Resistance and Implications for the Appropriate
1
Antimicrobial Resistance Among Epidemiologically Important
32
Tuberculosis 61
60
CommunityAcquired Viral Infections
79
Influenza 109
108
Invasive Fungal Infections
127
Upper Respiratory Infections and Acute Bronchitis 151
149
Pneumonia
169
Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
231
Endocarditis 267
266
Infections of the Central Nervous System
283
Uncomplicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
301
Acquired Immune
326
Strategies for Optimal Antimicrobial Use
345
Infections in the Immunocompromised Host
361
Future Trends in Antimicrobial Use 377
376

Urinary Tract Infections
183
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
195

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