INDICE: I. Community-Acquired Infections A. Skin, Eyes and Underlying Tissues 1. BoilsStaphylococcus aureus (MSSA): A Homeless Hazard. 2. ImpetigoStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA): The Funk. 3. FolliculitisStaphyolococcus aureus (MRSA):Hats Off to MRSA. 4. OsteomyelitisPolymicrobial Infection: Trouble is Afoot. 5. Necrotizing FasiitisStreptococcus pyogenes: Down on the Farm. 6. Viral ConjunctivitisAdenovirus: My What Pretty Eyes You Have!7. Post-operative osteomyelitisPseudomonas aeruginosa: He Did It His Way. 8. Dermatophytic FungiTiichophyton: The Tat Is Where Its At. 9. CellulitisStaphylococcus epidermidis: A Persistent Pimple. B. Nervous System 1. Meningococcal MeningitisNeisseria meningitides: Life in the Meningitis Belt.2. RabiesRabies Virus: The Flying Mouse.3. West Nile FeverWest Nile Virus: Vacation Headaches. C. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System 1. SepsisStreptococcus pneumoniae: A Common Opportunistic Pathogen.2. Rheumatic FeverStreptococcus pyogenes: Unhappy Returns3. TularemiaFransicella tularensis: Bunny Bits. 4. Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverRickettsia rickettsii: The Black Measles.5. MononucleosisEpstein Barr Virus: Pucker Up.6. ToxoplasmosisToxoplasma gondii: Toxoplamosis-Dont Blame Fluffy. D. Respiratory System1. Strep Throat and Scarlet FeverStreptococcus pyogenes: Strawberry Red. 2. InfluenzaInfluenza A Virus (H1N1): An Evolving Situation. 3. Q Fever:Coxiella burnetii: Q Fever-An Occupational Hazard.4. Viral PharyngitisAdenovirus: Swimming Pool Blues E. Digestive System 1. ShigellosisShigella sonnei: Hand Washing ABCs.2. Clostridium difficile-Associated DiarrheaClostridium dificile: A Distressing Side Effect 3. Hepatitis AHepatitis A Virus: Hold the Onions.4. Viral GastroenteritisNorovirus: Diarrhea 101.5. GiardiasisGiardia lamblia: An Uninvited Party Guest. F. Urinary and Reproductive Systems 1. CystitisEscherichia coli: The Honeymoon Is Over.2. GonorrheaNeisseria gonorrheae: Sex, Drugs and Rockand Roll!3. Genital HerpesHerpes Simplex Virus Type II: A Bad First Impression. 4. Genital Warts and Cervical CancerHuman Papilloma Virus: The Domino Effect. 5. CandidiasisCandida albicans: An Ongoing Problem. 6. TrichomoniasisTrichomonas vaginalis: An Infectious New Lifestyle. II. Nosocomial Infections 1. Toxic Shock SyndromeStaphylococcus aureus TSS toxin: A Nose for Trouble.2. Hepatitis CHepatitis C Virus: A Hep C History Lesson.3. Septecemia:Staphylococcus aureus: The Super Bug. III. Family Health Care A. Pediatric Infections 1. FifthsDiseaseHuman Parvovirus B19: A New Twist on a Childhood Disease.2. Chicken PoxVaricella Zoster Virus: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?3. Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Coxsackie Virus A17: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. 4. Scarlet FeverStreptococcus pyogenes: Seeing Red. 5. BronchiolitisRespiratory Syncytial Virus: Tis the Season.6. Swimmers Ear:Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Splash. B. Childbearing-Related Infections 1. Group B Strep ColonizationStreptococcus agalactiae: Special Delivery 2. ListeriosisListeria monoc
- ISBN: 978-0-470-63122-5
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
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- Fecha Publicación: 05/10/2011
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