Case Studies in Infectious Disease
(Author) Peter LydyardFully updated, with new case examples of emergent diseases including those caused by coronaviruses and ebola Diseases listed alphabetically under the causative agent, with a separate tabular presentation of the pathogens as bacteria, viral, protozoal/worm/fungal as a guide to the relative involvement of each body system affected Each case answers five core questions and concludes with a bullet-point summary of these same key questions discussing causation, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management and complications and disease prevention strategies Multiple-choice questions with each case for self-testing plus full referencing, suggestions for further reading, a list of relevant websites, and additional resources online A comprehensive glossary allows rapid access to the microbiology and medical terms highlighted in bold in the text.
Peter Lydyard
Peter Lydyard was a renowned British author known for his groundbreaking work "Medical Microbiology." His writing style was clear, concise, and highly informative, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience. Lydyard's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the field of microbiology and medical education.