Infectious Diseases A Clinical Short Course - 3rd Ed.

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This concise overview is tailored for busy healthcare professionals, including physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, to effectively understand, diagnose, and treat common infectious diseases. Organized by system/region rather than by pathogens, it mirrors real-world encounters in clinical practice. The author provides a study schedule, indicating the recommended days for each chapter, facilitating efficient learning. Numerous tables summarize clinical assessment methods, anti-infective agent doses, and drug toxicities—essential facts that aid patient care without the need for memorization. Key features include summaries of critical management points for each infection, guiding questions at the start of chapters, and an assessment of disease severity to inform treatment urgency. Real-world case examples enhance practical application, while dozens of color plates illustrate major pathogens. All chapters reflect the latest treatment and diagnostic guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. New additions include antibiograms for major antibiotic classes, visual representations of antibiotic spectra, and a table of commonly used outpatient antibiotics with their dosing information, making this resource invaluable for clinical practice.