A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to all areas of infectious disease and microbiology
Covers the basic principles of bacteriology and virology, plus detailed descriptions of diseases and conditions
Up-to-date with the most recent advances, current legislation and 'hot topics', including bioterrorism
Includes quick reference material with links to useful contacts and online resources
New to this Edition:

Includes new topics such as microbiology specimen collection, commonly used media, molecular diagnostics, and antimicrobials in pregnancy
Incorporates new guidelines published since the previous edition, with weblinks where available

1: Antimicrobials
1: Basic antimicrobials
2: Antibiotics
3: Antifungals
4: Antivirals
5: Antiparasitic therapy
6: Infection control
2: Systemic microbiology
7: Bacteria
8: Viruses
9: Fungi
10: Protozoa
11: Helminths
12: Ectoparasites
3: Clinical syndromes
13: Fever
14: Respiratory, head, and neck infections
15: Cardiovascular infections
16: Gastrointestinal infections
17: Urinary tract infections
18: Sexually transmitted infections
19: Neurological infections
20: Ophthalmological infections
21: Skin and soft tissue infections
22: Bone and joint infections
23: Pregnancy and childhood
24: Immunodeficiency and HIV
25: Health protection