Infections of the Central Nervous System

by W. Michael Scheld MD, Richard J. Whitley MD, Christina M. Marra MD

Overview

Tap into the gold standard on central nervous system infections: Infections of the Central Nervous System , 4e is now fully revised and updated to accommodate the wealth of new CNS information discovered over the past decade. More than 90 leading experts contribute chapters, providing comprehensive, up-to-date information. With a broad scope and thorough detail, the text addresses pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and therapy of various CNS infections and related conditions.

Features:

• Every chapter has been extensively revised and updated, nearly half with new author teams
• NEW chapter on acute encephalitis
• NEW clinical information on treatment of tuberculosis, non-tubercular mycobacterial infections, brain abscess, and Lyme disease
• NEW color design and color images
• Numerous diagrams, figures, tables, illustrations and photographs demonstrate the content
• Evidence-based references

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future reference

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451173727
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	05/29/2014
Edition description:	Fourth
Pages:	928
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kari A Simonsen, MD, MBA (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
Description: This is a comprehensive book covering all aspects of central nervous system infections of humans, written by editors and contributing authors who are highly respected in the fields of medicine, pediatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, and infectious diseases. Many have both clinical and research experience.
Purpose: The book is intended as a thorough resource in human CNS infections for physicians, researchers, and advanced students. It provides more comprehensive information on these infections than most large textbooks of general medicine, focusing on current knowledge and the latest research.
Audience: It is most useful for physicians, microbiologists, medical students, and public health providers with an interest in the pathogens and pathophysiology of human CNS infections.
Features: Chapters cover the major CNS pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) and provide in-depth descriptions of rarer pathogens. Chapters have been fully revised, and are organized similarly to cover the salient features of each topic (history, epidemiology, etiology, pathology, clinical features, treatment, and prevention). They are thoroughly referenced with up-to-date citations. Numerous tables, illustrations, photographs, and radiographic images add interest and provide visual depictions of the relevant pathology. The print edition also includes access to the ebook version, which is accessible online or with a tablet or smartphone.
Assessment: This comprehensive and fully updated book provides the foundational knowledge in human CNS infections. It is positioned to be the gold standard reference on the subject.

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