After thirty five years, Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett""s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th Edition is still the reference of choice for comprehensive, global guidance on diagnosing and treating the most challenging infectious diseases. Drs. John E. Bennett and Raphael Dolin along with new editorial team member Dr. Martin Blaser have meticulously updated this latest edition to save you time and to ensure you have the latest clinical and scientific knowledge at your fingertips. With new chapters, expanded and updated coverage, increased worldwide perspectives, and many new contributors, Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett""s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th Edition helps you identify and treat whatever infectious disease you see.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

* Put the latest knowledge to work in your practice with new or completely revised chapters on Influenza (new pandemic strains) New Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Virus Probiotics Antibiotics for resistant bacteria Antifungal drugs New Antivirals for hepatitis B and C Clostridium difficile treatment Sepsis Advances in HIV prevention and treatment Viral gastroenteritis Lyme Disease Helicobacter pylori Malaria Infections in immunocompromised hosts Immunization (new vaccines and new recommendations) and Microbiome.
* Benefit from fresh perspectives and expanded global insights from an expanded team of American and International contributors. Martin Blaser, MD, a leading expert and Muriel G. and George W. Singer Professional of Translational Medicine at New York University School of Medicine, joins veteran PPID editors John E. Bennett, MD, and Raphael Dolin, MD to continue a legacy of excellence.
* Find and grasp the information you need easily and rapidly with newly added chapter summaries. These bulleted templates include diagnosis, therapy, and prevention and are designed as a quick summary of the chapter and to enhance relevancy in search and retrieval on Expert Consult.

CONTENTS:

Part I Basic Principles in the Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases.
Part II Major Clinical Syndromes.
Part III Infectious Diseases and Their Etiologic Agents.
PART IV Flaviviruses.
Part V Special Problems.