Infectious diseases /

Infectious Diseases, Second Edition furnishes the basic facts regarding the common infections encountered in the British Isles. The infectious diseases covered in this edition include varicella and herpes zoster, smallpox, tetanus, measles, mumps, influenza, and acute respiratory disease. The poliom...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Ramsay, A. Melvin (Andrew Melvin), Emond, Ronald T. D. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Heinemann, 1978.
Edición:2nd ed.
Temas:
Communicable diseases.
Communicable Diseases
Maladies infectieuses.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
Communicable diseases
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  • Front Cover; Infectious Diseases; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; LIST OF COLOURED PLATES; FOREWORD; PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION; PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CHAPTER I. THE HOST-PARASITE RELATIONSHIP; Factors Influencing Infection; Defence Mechanism of Host; Immunity; CHAPTER II. RASHES; Time of Onset of Rash; Site at which the Rash First Appears; Distribution of Rash; Profusion of the Rash; Components of Rashes; Types of Rash; Evolution of Rash; Nature of Lesion; CHAPTER III. HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTIONS; Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course
  • DiagnosisTreatment; Prevention; SELECTED READING; CHAPTER IV. CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION; Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Postnatal; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Treatment; Prophylaxis; SELECTED READING; CHAPTER V. INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS; Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Diagnosis; Complications; Treatment; EB Virus and Neoplasia; CHAPTER VI. CHICKENPOX (VARICELLA); Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Unusual Forms of the Disease; Laboratory Diagnosis; Complications; Treatment; Prophylaxis
  • HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)Synopsis; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Complications; Diagnosis; Treatment; CHAPTER VII. SMALLPOX (VARIOLA); Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Variola Minor; Complications; Diagnostic Tests; Differential Diagnosis; Treatment of the Patient; Control of Epidemics; Organisation of ""Special"" Units; Transport of Smallpox Patients by Ambulance; Disinfection of Premises and Contaminated Articles; Disposal of the Dead; Control at Ports or Airports; CHAPTER VIII. VACCINIA AND VACCINATION; Synopsis; Historical Note; Aetiology
  • Artificial VacciniaPreparation of ""Calf Lymph"".; Primary Vaccination; Contra-indications; Site of Vaccination; Preparation of the Skin; The International Certificate; Development of the Vaccinia Lesion; Complications of Vaccination; CHAPTER IX. RUBELLA; Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Clinical Manifestations of Congenital Rubella; Complications; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prophylaxis; Procedure when a pregnant woman is suspected to have rubella.; Procedure in a pregnant woman suspected to have been in contact with rubella.; SELECTED READING; CHAPTER X. MEASLES
  • SynopsisAetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Diagnosis; Complications; Treatment; Prophylaxis.; CHAPTER XI. MUMPS; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical Course; Diagnosis; Diagnostic Tests; Prognosis; Treatment; Prevention; CHAPTER XII. INFLUENZA; Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Pathology; Clinical; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Complications; Bronchitis; Bronchiolitis; Pneumonia; Cardiac Complications; Neurological Complications; Treatment; Prevention; Immunisation; CHAPTER XIII. ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISEASE; Synopsis; Aetiology; Epidemiology; Clinical Course; Diagnosis

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