Tim Wreghitt; Goura Kudesia
ISBNs:
B0CTHQZFYP, 1009334417, 1009334379, 9781009334419, 9781009334372,
9781009334402, 978-1009334419, 978-1009334372, 978-1009334402
English | 2024 | PDF
Since
the first edition was published in 2009, there have been significant
advances in diagnostics and management of viral infections, as well as
newly discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and Zika virus. This new
edition provides up-to-date information on the key developments in
clinical and diagnostic virology, especially molecular diagnosis, with
guidance on new molecular and bedside tests. Effective antiviral
treatments and novel combinations of treatments recently introduced are
covered in depth. Infection control precautions and pandemic
preparedness are discussed, with a focus on recent outbreaks. As with
the first edition, coverage is succinct and practical with easily
accessible information in algorithms and tables, and standardised
chapter layouts organised from A to Z. This is an ideal introduction to
complex topics for healthcare trainees, as well as a handy and easily
accessible reference for more experienced hospital clinicians and
primary care physicians.
