Kasper D., Fauci A. Harrison's Infectious Diseases

McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010. - 1294 p.Featuring the chapters on Infectious Diseases that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.
You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors - presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Infectious Diseases is a must for students and clinicians alike.
Harrison's Infectious Diseases delivers:
Current, complete coverage of essential infectious diseases topics, including infections in organ systems, bacterial infections, viral infections, prion diseases, fungal and algal infections, and protozoal and helminthic infections
100+ high-yield Q&A drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
6 complete chapters in print format from the Harrison's DVD
127 chapters written by experts who have made significant contributions to knowledge in their fields
References and other material that have been updated since the publication of HPIM 17e
Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters
Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importanceIntroduction to Infectious Diseases
Fever and Approach to the Febrile Patient
Infections in Organ Systems
Bacterial Infections
Approach to Therapy for Bacterial Diseases
Diseases Caused by Gram-positive Bacteria
Diseases Caused by Gram-Negative Bacteria
Miscellaneous Bacterial Infections
Mycobacterial Diseases
Spirochetal Diseases
Diseases Caused by Rickettsiae, Mycoplasmas, and Chlamydiae
Viral Infections
Viral Diseases: General Considerations
Infections Due to DNA Viruses
Infections Due to DNA and RNA Respiratory Viruses
Infections Due to Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Human Retroviruses
Infections Due to RNA Viruses
Prion Diseases
Fungal and Algal Infections
Protozoal and Helminthic Infections
Parasitic Infections: General Considerations
Protozoal Infections
Helminthis Infections
Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance
Review and Self-Assessment