A Comprehensive Overview of Modern Aspects of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases
This publication provides an overview of infectiology in its entirety, based on the modern scope of the field. It moves away from describing classic community-acquired infections and instead focuses on new diseases and the changing presentation of old infections.
The book begins by explaining general concepts of epidemiology, pathogenesis, and the course of infections. The general section practically explains the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The core of the textbook comprises a systematic explanation of individual infectious diseases, organised by organ systems. The uniform structure of the chapters starts with a description of common symptoms, then describes nosological units, and finally provides guidance for the recognition and differential diagnosis of the described diseases.
The third part of the book supplements the information on infectious diseases according to the mode of transmission and the predisposing circumstances for the onset of diseases. Attention is paid to imported infections, individuals with immune disorders, specific patient groups, infections arising in connection with healthcare provision, and highly dangerous infections.
Each important topic is described from various perspectives, ensuring that the reader does not overlook key facts during study. The textbook respects modern trends and the current needs of the field. It encourages understanding the issues in a broader context so that the acquired knowledge can be used in other medical fields and clinical practice.
