Management of antimicrobials in infectious diseases : impact of antibiotic resistance /
Optimal antimicrobial use is essential in this era of escalating antibiotic resistance. Clinicians, particularly those on the frontlines of care, need an understanding of the management of common infectious diseases and the appropriate use of antimicrobials in the context of resistant pathogens. In...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Totowa, N.J. :
Humana Press,
©2001
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| Series: | Infectious disease (Totowa, N.J.)
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Table of Contents:
- I Introduction
- 1 Antibiotic Resistance and Implications for the Appropriate Use of Antimicrobial Agents
- II Significant Pathogens
- 2 Gram-Positive Bacteria
- 3 Gram-Negative Bacteria
- 4 Viruses
- 5 Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- 6 Fungal Infections
- III Management of Infectious Diseases
- 7 Upper Respiratory Infections and Acute Bronchitis
- 8 Diagnosis and Management of Pneumonia
- 9 Tuberculosis
- 10 Current Cost-Effective Management of Urinary Tract Infections
- 11 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- 12 Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
- 13 Endocarditis
- 14 Infections of the Central Nervous System
- 15 Common Infections of the Skin and Bone
- IV Special Considerations
- 16 Strategies for Optimal Antimicrobial Use
- 17 Antimicrobial Resistant Flora in the Hospital
- 18 Infections in the Immunocompromised Host
- 19 Future Trends in Antimicrobial Use