
Harrison's Infectious Diseases, Third Edition
McGraw-Hill Education (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 16. January 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
1328 pages
978-1-259-83597-1 (ISBN)
Description
Infectious Diseases - as only Harrison's can cover them
Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to infectious diseases derived from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Nineteenth Edition (including content from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD, now available here in print), this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison's. You will find 137 chapters from more than 190 renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.
Features:
* Current, complete coverage of need-to-know topics, including infections in organ systems, bacterial infections, viral infections, prion diseases, fungal infections, and protozoal infections
* Addresses underlying epidemiologic, pathophysiologic, and genetic factors
* Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management
* Includes special update on Zika virus etiology, clinical manifestations, and complications
* The chapter on HIV infections and AIDS by Anthony Fauci and Dr. H. Clifford Lane is widely considered to be a classic in the field
* Two chapters comprise atlases of images that will prove invaluable in clinical assessments
* High-yield board review questions make this text ideal for keeping current and preparing for the boards
* Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance
Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to infectious diseases derived from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Nineteenth Edition (including content from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD, now available here in print), this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison's. You will find 137 chapters from more than 190 renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.
Features:
* Current, complete coverage of need-to-know topics, including infections in organ systems, bacterial infections, viral infections, prion diseases, fungal infections, and protozoal infections
* Addresses underlying epidemiologic, pathophysiologic, and genetic factors
* Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management
* Includes special update on Zika virus etiology, clinical manifestations, and complications
* The chapter on HIV infections and AIDS by Anthony Fauci and Dr. H. Clifford Lane is widely considered to be a classic in the field
* Two chapters comprise atlases of images that will prove invaluable in clinical assessments
* High-yield board review questions make this text ideal for keeping current and preparing for the boards
* Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 46 mm
Weight
2291 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-259-83597-1 (9781259835971)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dennis L. Kasper, MD, MA (Hon)William Ellery Channing Professor of MedicineProfessor of Microbiology and Molecular GeneticsExecutive Dean for Academic ProgramsHarvard Medical SchoolDirector, Channing LaboratoryDepartment of MedicineBrigham and Womens Hospital
Anthony S. Fauci, MDChief, Laboratory of ImmunoregulationDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Institutes of Health. In 2008, Dr. Fauci was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civil award.
Anthony S. Fauci, MDChief, Laboratory of ImmunoregulationDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Institutes of Health. In 2008, Dr. Fauci was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civil award.