Staphylococci infections are arguably the most important cause of life-threatening bacterial infection in the developed world. The well-established virulence of the organisms, augmented by a variety of factors (including widespread use of invasive procedures, increasing severity of illness in the hospitalized population, poor compliance with infection control practices, selection of antibiotic-resistant strains, abuse of injecting drugs, and increasing prevalenceof diabetes mellitus) has resulted in its re-emergence as a major pathogen inmodern medicine. All physicians need to be familiar with the clinical features and treatment of serious staphylococcal infection. In addition, there have been many changes since the first edition of this book was published and a new edition is now needed to address the latest developments in the field. The previous edition was published in 1997 by Churchill Livingstone (US) and, according to the editors, sold around 1100 copies. The new edition of this book will have four major sections covering microbiology and pathogenesis, epidemiology,diseases, and treatment and prevention. There will be over 30 chapters combining current knowledge of the microbiology, genetics, and molecular biology of these important microorganisms with a clinical focus on the epidemiology, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of the infections they cause. There will be detailed coverage of the molecular basis of pathogenicity, laboratory procedures for epidemiologic analysis, toxic shock syndrome and toxin-mediated syndromes and the important area of vaccine-based strategies for preventions.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-6332-3
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 640
- Fecha Publicación: 02/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés