Book, Ferri Infectious Diseases Updated Recommendations 1/19[LS]

Ferri Infectious Diseases is a clear and concise reference for professionals in the field of Infectious Diseases and other emergency care specialties, medical students and other health professionals. Its format was developed to provide a quick and efficient method of identifying important clinical information and offering practical guidance in patient management. The book is divided into four sections, each with an emphasis on certain clinical information. Section I details clinical disorders in topics organized alphabetically and divided into subtopics to facilitate searching. Topics with an associated algorithm are identified with a symbol (ALG). Key quick-access information is highlighted, photographs illustrate specific clinical conditions, and relevant ICD-10 Codes are listed. Section II includes differential diagnosis, etiology and classification of signs and symptoms. It is a practical section that allows the user to investigate a physical complaint or abnormal laboratory value to carry out a “battery of tests” that quickly and efficiently leads to the diagnosis. Section III includes clinical algorithms to guide and expedite patient examinations and therapy. Section IV focuses on preventive medicine. Information in this section includes recommendations for periodic health examination, screening for major diseases and disorders, patient counseling, and recommendations for immunization and chemoprophylaxis. The user-friendly approach, unique features, and up-to-date medical evidence make this book a valuable reference.