Improve your recognition of physical signs of infectious disease with the help of this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide. Mosby's COLOR ATLAS AND TEXT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE gives a simple account of each disease accompanied by first-class, color photographs. Chapters cover general principles, infections by body system, generalized infections, and infections of particular patient types (eg. the immunocompromised and the neonate). Succinct, to-the-point coverage is given to clinical manifestation, prognosis and principles of management. * Nearly 500 full-color photographs accurately depict the clinical appearance of infectious diseases * Reflects real life experience by concentrating on infections most often treated in clinical practice * Clinical and symptom discussions ensure book is helpful in clinical practice * Provides an accessible overview for use as a quick reference or as a review tool * Covers topics succinctly and efficiently * Suggested readings refer you to even more useful information

Infectious diseases may be encountered in nearly every aspect of pathology. This atlas provides an informative reference for the identification of the common and esoteric pathogens, presenting in a wide array of specimen types. The focus of the presented images is on the hematoxylin and eosin-stained appearances of these infections and highlight common special stains that can be used to aid in the diagnosis of the infectious agent. Where appropriate, commentary regarding additional testing such as immunohistochemistry and molecular-based methods is supplied. The Atlas of Infectious Disease Pathology is organized primarily by pathogen type followed by discussion of the various manifestations that may occur in individual organ systems. The reader will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the histopathology of the majority of infectious diseases encountered in general and subspecialty practice alike.

The Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases provides a much needed practical and visual overview of the current distribution and determinants of major infectious diseases of humans. The comprehensive full-color maps show at a glance the areas with reported infections and outbreaks, and are accompanied by a concise summary of key information on the infectious agent and its clinical and epidemiological characteristics. Since infectious diseases are dynamic, the maps are presented in the context of a changing world, and how these changes are influencing the geographical distribution on human infections. This unique atlas: Contains more than 145 high quality full-color maps covering all major human infectious diseases Provides key information on the illustrated infectious diseases Has been compiled and reviewed by an editorial board of infectious disease experts from around the world The result is a concise atlas with a consistent format throughout, where material essential for understanding the global spatial distribution of infectious diseases has been thoughtfully assembled by international experts. Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases is an essential tool for infectious disease specialists, medical microbiologists, virologists, travel medicine specialists, and public health professionals. The Atlas of Human Infectious Diseases is accompanied by a FREE enhanced Wiley Desktop Edition - an interactive digital version of the book with downloadable images and text, highlighting and note-taking facilities, book-marking, cross-referencing, in-text searching, and linking to references and glossary terms.