Infectious Diseases

B. K. Mandal and E. G. L. Wilkins are the authors of Lecture Notes: Infectious Diseases, 6th Edition, published by Wiley.

• Preface vList of Abbreviations viiGenus Abbreviations xSection 1: General Topics1 Introduction 32 Host Response to Infection and Immunization 83 Chemotherapy 14Section 2: System-Bases Infections 4 Eye and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 255 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 426 Infections of the Cardiovascular System 647 Infections of the Nervous System 718 Rashes, and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 909 Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract 11810 Infections of the Liver and Biliary Tract 14011 Infections of the Genitourinary Tract 15512 Bone and Joint Infections 164Section 3: Multisystem Infections13 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 16914 Tuberculosis 18715 Systemic Mycosis 195Section 4: Infection in Special Groups, Zoonoses, Tropical Diseases and Helminths16 Infection in Special Groups 20317 Tropical Infections and Non-helminthic Zoonoses 21518 Helminthiasis 240Index 251

Reviews of the 6th edition:"A handy guide, which will be used by medical students, physicians, other health-care providers who encounter infectious diseases, and public health students and professionals."Reference Librarian, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Reviews of the 5th edition:"For each infection a vast amount of information is provided in a clear and easily accessible format...This book is excellent."St. Thomas' Gazette "An excellent revision text to bring together the whole subject in a concise fashion."Edinburgh Student Gazette "This is an excellent core text for students and a rapid reference guide for health professionals dealing with infection."Journal of Medical Microbiology "This book is great for anyone with an interest in infectious diseases and if you're looking for a book with none of the unnecessary waffle and just want bare facts this book is a must." 5th Year Medical Student, University of LiverpoolSphincter, June 2004