By David Wilks, Mark Farrington, David Rubenstein(auth.)
The Infectious illnesses guide is a concise and updated consultant to infectious ailments, scientific microbiology and antibiotic prescribing
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- Invaluable resource of reference for daily scientific use
- Integrated information regarding medical infectious illnesses, microbiology and antibiotic prescribing
- Clear and systematic structure utilizing a regular structure for every part permitting fast entry to key information
Content:
Chapter 1 advent (pages 1–13):
Chapter 2 higher respiration Tract Infections (pages 15–22):
Chapter three reduce breathing Tract Infections (pages 23–36):
Chapter four Mycobacteria and Mycobacterial Infections (pages 37–48):
Chapter five Cardiac Infections (pages 49–56):
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal Infections (pages 57–69):
Chapter 7 Hepatitis (pages 70–76):
Chapter eight Urinary Tract an infection (UTI) (pages 77–81):
Chapter nine Gynaecological and Obstetric Infections (pages 82–85):
Chapter 10 Sexually Transmitted ailments (STDs) (pages 86–95):
Chapter eleven CNS Infections (pages 96–103):
Chapter 12 Eye Infections (pages 104–110):
Chapter thirteen dermis Infections (pages 111–119):
Chapter 14 Bone and Joint Infections (pages 120–125):
Chapter 15 Paediatric Infections (pages 126–142):
Chapter sixteen Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) an infection and purchased Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (pages 143–169):
Chapter 17 Infections within the Immunocompromised Host (pages 170–178):
Chapter 18 Fever (pages 179–184):
Chapter 19 Septic surprise (pages 185–188):
Chapter 20 Pre?Travel recommendation (pages 189–205):
Chapter 21 Tropical medication and the Returning tourist (pages 206–228):
Chapter 22 Protozoa (pages 229–232):
Chapter 23 Helminths (pages 233–244):
Chapter 24 Staphylococci (pages 245–253):
Chapter 25 Streptococci and Their relations (pages 254–262):
Chapter 26 cardio Gram?Positive Rods (pages 263–272):
Chapter 27 Coliforms (Syn. Enterobacteria, Enterobacteriaceae) (pages 273–284):
Chapter 28 Vibrios (pages 285–287):
Chapter 29 Campylobacters (pages 288–290):
Chapter 30 Pseudomonads (pages 291–295):
Chapter 31 Fastidious Gram?Negative Organisms (pages 296–311):
Chapter 32 Anaerobes (pages 312–321):
Chapter 33 Spirochaetes (pages 322–328):
Chapter 34 Mycoplasmas, Chlamydias and Rickettsias (pages 329–333):
Chapter 35 Virology (pages 334–362):
Chapter 36 Fungi (pages 363–377):
Chapter 37 Antibiotics: concept, utilization and Abuse (pages 379–389):
Chapter 38 Antibiotics: class and Dosing instructions (pages 391–414):
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Isoniazid: Range of activity: used for treatment and prophylaxis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis; other mycobacteria usually resistant. Administration: Oral and parenteral preparations available; CSF ¸, urine ¸. Adverse effects: Causes peripheral neuropathy (particularly likely in alcoholics, diabetics, malnourished and patients with chronic renal failure and is preventable by giving pyridoxine 10 mg od). Rare hepatotoxicity, optic neuritis, psychosis, nausea, vomiting, rashes, fever. Potentiates phenytoin, ethosuximide and carbemazepine.
Control of TB in hospital Drug-sensitive TB: Smear-positive patients should be nursed in a single room for the first 2 weeks of treatment. No further precautions (such as gowns or masks) are necessary, but it is reasonable to wear masks during respiratory physiotherapy. Adults with smear-negative and 46 Chapter 4 extrapulmonary disease can be nursed on the open ward. Children should be nursed in a single room until the source case has been identified, as it is likely that this person will be among those visiting the child.
For detailed guidance on management of abnormal LFTs, see BTS guidelines. Steroids are used in life-threatening or widespread TB in an attempt to reduce acute inflammation and allow time for drugs to work. They are usually indicated for pericarditis, extensive pulmonary disease, moderate or severe meningitis, ureteric TB and pleural effusion. If there is a positive culture but sensitivity data are delayed, initial phase should be extended until sensitivity data are available. Disseminated TB should be treated as CNS TB unless CNS infection has been excluded clinically, including lumbar puncture.