Robert F. Betts Bücher

The Third Edition of this popular coat-pocket reference has been thoroughly updated, substantially condensed, and completely revised for greater practicality and accessibility. The new first section of this edition provides a quick, practical overview of common infectious diseases and clinical problems. The second section covers the major classes of antibiotics and includes information on side effects, dosages, and costs. The third section contains quick-reference dosing tables for all antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents.

Now in its thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition, this handbook is a practical, easily accessible, and authoritative guide to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Leading experts present realistic clinical approaches to infectious disease problems seen in hospital and outpatient settings and offer up-to-the-minute advice on antimicrobial use--including specific recommendations on dosages, routes of administration, and duration of therapy. Chapters are written in a user-friendly outline format that is ideal for quick reference.This edition includes complete information on new diseases, new antibiotics, and HIV antiviral agents.