{"product_id":"a-rational-approach-to-clinical-infectious-diseases-a-manual-for-house-officers-and-other-non-infectious-diseases-clinicians-paperback-9780323695787","title":"A Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases; A Manual for House Officers and Other Non-Infectious Diseases Clinicians (Paperback) 9780323695787","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Manual for House Officers and Other Non-Infectious Diseases Clinicians\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe next best thing to an ID consult\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eZelalem Temesgen (Author), Larry M. Baddour (Author), Stacey Rizza (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323695787, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 30 June 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages, 50 illustrations (50 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.41 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWritten specifically for non-infectious disease specialists in both inpatient and outpatient settings, A Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases provides concise, practical guidance that mimics the decision-making process and reasoning employed by an ID physician. Using clear, understandable language, Dr. Zelalem Temesgen and his esteemed colleagues at the Mayo Clinic present the art and the context of infectious diseases together with the science, helping non-specialists apply a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious conditions.\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eClearly explains the rationale of opting for one particular treatment or length of course over another in order to arrange appropriate management and follow-up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eProvides focused ID decision support to questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat diagnostic test should I order? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat is the correct antibiotic for this patient\/geographical region? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAre IV or oral antibiotics most appropriate? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow long should the antibiotic course be and when should it be de-escalated? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat special considerations should be taken in immunocompromised patients? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow often should complex infections be followed up? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUses a succinct, easy-to-read writing style, following a consistent format: Important characteristics\/epidemiology; Clinical related data; Rash characteristics; Ancillary diagnostic studies; Treatment; and Other. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eProvides visual and quick-reference support with dozens of figures and tables throughout the text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eContains invaluable guidance to help non-specialists provide the best care for patients, stem antibiotic misuse and resistance, avoid adverse drug events, and avoid unnecessary costs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEnhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e. General Approach to Infectious Diseases Evaluation \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Interacting with the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. A Primer on Microbiology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. General Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. A Primer on Antimicrobials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Fever of Unknown Origin \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Fever and Rash\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Ear, Nose, Throat and Neck Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Select Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Urinary Tract Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Bone and Joint Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Diagnostic Approach to a Patient with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Vector-Borne Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Sepsis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Sexually Transmitted Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. HIV Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. 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