Overview
BRYAN: INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN PRIMARY CARE covers disorders that primary care providers, family physicians and internists see on a regular basis. The clear organization starts with an overview of Infectious Diseases, followed by special issues in Pediatrics and Obstetrics, infectious disease emergencies, common problems, and also addresses specific pathogens, immunization, and antimicrobial therapy. This handy book guides the reader to recognize life threatening emergencies, to identify and treat all of the common infectious diseases that are prevalent today, and to follow a cost-effective approach to the common, high volume infectious problems.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"According to Bryan,Infectious Diseases in Primary Care was written with four goals in mind; to prevent tragedy, to practice cost-effective medicine, to promote conservative use of antimicrobials,& to appreciate the limitations of our knowledge.Throughout the chapters there is evidence that these goals are met in this publication.Infectious Diseases in Primary Care is recommended for academic health science and hospital libraries.Primary care/family medicine physicians should consider it as a required resource for their personal or offie collections."E-STREAMS-VOL.6,JANUARY 2003