Encyclopedia of Parasitology

Encyclopedia of Parasitology
by Heinz Mehlhorn (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 1573 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 3rd ed. edition (January 16, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3540489940

Book Description
Knowledge in the field of parasitology must be kept at a high level and up to date in order to fight a parasitosis as quickly and effectively as possible.
The third edition of the Encyclopedia of Parasitology contributes to these goals in several ways: the number of entries has been increased by about 30%, the content has been even more improved by adding more tables and figures. The extensive linking between definitions and essays facilitates information within a minimum of time.
More than 40 international contributors, who are well known specialists in their fields, give a comprehensive review of all parasites and therapeutic strategies in veterinarian and human parasitology.
The third edition is now presented as two volumes in A-Z format and additionally in an electronic online version.

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Antimicrobial Resistance: Problem Pathogens and Clinical Countermeasures

Antimicrobial Resistance: Problem Pathogens and Clinical Countermeasures (Infectious Disease and Therapy)
by Jr., Robert C. Owens (Editor), Ebbing Lautenbach (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 520 pages
* Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (December 22, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824729412

Book Description
This publication provides a state-of-the-art overview of key issues related to antimicrobial resistance, including a focus on key pathogens causing common healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections. The epidemiology and therapeutic considerations of these antimicrobial resistant organisms are discussed, as well as the clinical and health economic impact of infections caused by them. This progressive reference also provides a dedicated section covering the clinical programmatic strategies used to minimize the growing antimicrobial resistance problem, including practical information related to interventional concepts and their implementation. In addition to antimicrobial resistance in the context of traditionally discussed problematic bacterial pathogens, emerging data related to clinically important fungal pathogens and Clostridium difficile are also covered.

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