Bone and joint infections : from microbiology to diagnostics and treatment /
Infections of the bones (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis)are serious health problems whichrequire antibiotics and often surgery. Awareness among health professionals of the causes and treatment options for various types of bone and joint infections is essential for effective resolution....
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Malden, MA :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2014.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Infections of the bones (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis)are serious health problems whichrequire antibiotics and often surgery. Awareness among health professionals of the causes and treatment options for various types of bone and joint infections is essential for effective resolution. Bone and Joint Infectionstakes a multidisciplinary approach in covering the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, including different types of implant-associated infections. Correct and rapid diagnosis of bone and joint infection is crucial, and requires the input of a variety of specialists. Bone and Joint Infectiontakes asimilarly collaborativeand comprehensiveapproach, including chapters authored by clinicians, laboratory specialists, andsurgeons. Covering the basic microbiology and clinical aspects of bone and joint infection, this book will be a valuable resource both for researchers in the lab and for physicians and surgeons seeking a comprehensive reference on osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. |
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Notas: | Title from resource description page (Recorded Books, viewed March 09, 2015). |
Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
ISBN: | 9781118581704 1118581709 |