Inflammatory Diseases of the Brain

Inflammatory Diseases of the Brain
by: Stefan Hähnel

Product Details
* Hardcover: 252 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (March 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3540766596

Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of inflammatory brain diseases from a neuroradiological point of view, encompassing both infectious (e.g., viral encephalitis and pyogenic brain abscess) and non-infectious (e.g., multiple sclerosis) diseases. Neuroimaging contributes greatly to the differentiation of infectious and noninfectious brain diseases and to the distinction between brain inflammation and other diseases. In order to ensure a standardized approach throughout the book, each chapter is subdivided into three principal sections: epidemiology, clinical presentation and therapy; imaging; and differential diagnosis. A separate chapter addresses technical and methodological issues and imaging protocols. All of the authors are recognized experts in their fields, and numerous high-quality and informative illustrations are included. This book will be of great value not only to neuroradiologists but also to neurologists, neuropediatricians, and general radiologists.

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Staphylococcal Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics

Staphylococcal Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics (The Clinics: Internal Medicine)
by: Rachel Gorwitz, John Jernigan

Product Details
* Hardcover: 240 pages
* Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (March 28, 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1437704913

Book Description
Staphylococcus aureus is an important bacterial pathogen that causes a variety of human infections, some of which are life threatening. It is the leading cause of surgical site infections in the U.S. and is increasingly resistant to multiple antibiotics. Articles in this issue discuss the pathogenesis and epidemiology of S. aureus, antimicrobial resistance, specific types of staph infections, and treatment and prevention strategies.

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