Description
Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Infectious Disease Essentials + ExpertConsult
Book Summary
This compendium, derived from the world-renowned reference Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, offers direct access to essential information on the 241 most relevant infectious diseases. Designed for quick and effective consultation, the book replicates the framework of the original work with a homogeneous structure that facilitates the location of key data. It includes annual updates from the electronic version, ensuring fully revised content complemented by tables, images, and additional material. It is the ideal practical tool for the professional who needs precise answers without the exhaustiveness of a complete treatise.
What is it about?
The work addresses the main infectious diseases in a concise and structured manner, selected for their clinical relevance and recent advances in their understanding. Each chapter follows a uniform pattern that allows the reader to quickly find information on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. Special attention is given to pathologies with significant new developments in recent years, such as hepatitis B and C, Ebola, influenza, Clostridium difficile infection, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and tuberculosis. The content is enriched with tables, images, and references that support clinical decision-making.
Main Topics
- Diagnosis and management of the most prevalent and emerging infectious diseases.
- Updates on viral hepatitis (B and C), Ebola virus infections, and influenza.
- Approach to resistant bacterial infections, such as Clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus.
- Therapeutic strategies and protocols based on the latest evidence.
- Use of tables and algorithms for quick consultation in daily clinical practice.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at specialists who are not experts in infectious diseases but who need to access key information on infectious pathologies. It is especially useful for internists, primary care specialists, residents of various medical specialties, and any healthcare professional who requires a practical and updated reference for the diagnosis and treatment of infections.
What this book offers
- Quick access to essential information on 241 infectious pathologies, with a homogeneous structure that saves time in consultation.
- Content updated with the latest annual revisions of the reference work, including advances in hepatitis, Ebola, and bacterial resistance.
- Complementary visual material (tables, images) that facilitates the understanding and clinical application of concepts.
- Practical resource for day-to-day decision-making, ideal for non-specialists who frequently manage infections.
Technical Data
- Author: Bennett, John E.; Dolin, Raphael; Blaser, Martin J.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Clinical and Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
- Collection: Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology
- Publication Date: April 2017
- Number of pages: 560
- Weight: 1000 g
Editorial Review
This compendium represents an effective solution for the professional seeking an agile reference work without sacrificing the rigor of the original source. Its selection of pathologies, focused on those with the greatest clinical impact and recent advances, makes it a particularly valuable resource for physicians who are not infectious disease specialists but need to stay up to date. The uniform structure and complementary material facilitate its use in daily practice, while the inclusion of electronic updates ensures the information is relevant and accurate. It is a recommended acquisition for internal medicine departments, primary care settings, and resident training units.