Urinary Tract Infection

Clinical Perspectives on Urinary Tract Infection

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

The causative organisms of Urinary Tract Infection are dynamic in terms of their virulence and resistance patterns, leading to challenges in the prevention and treatment of urinary infection. This is of relevance in both primary and secondary care, and many of the challenges are similar in both developed and developing countries alike. UTI is also associated with considerable cost in terms of morbidity, economic and research expenditure. Written by an exceptional and well-known team of clinical experts, the purpose of Urinary Tract Infections addresses key questions facing physicians about this condition. This book is written primarily for general physicians who wish to have a broad understanding of a number of important issues concerning infection in parts of the urinary tract. Specialists may also find the book useful as a quick reference guide.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-09-10
Mått:155 x 235 x 12 mm
Vikt:324 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:77
Upplaga:2013
Förlag:Springer London Ltd
ISBN:9781447147084

Utforska kategorier

Urologi inom Medicin
Gynekologi och obstetrik inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Abhay Rane, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Urol.) Consultant Urological Surgeon, Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Ranan Dasgupta, MBBChir MA MD FRCS(Urol) Consultant Urologist, Bupa Cromwell Hospital, UK

Recensioner i media

From the reviews: "This is intended as a practical guide to the etiology and current management of patients with urinary tract infections. ... The book is intended for anyone who manages patients with urinary tract infections, particularly primary care practitioners. It serves as a useful rapid reference for specialists as well. ... This book offers primary care practitioners an overview of the current approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with urinary infections." (Perry R. Weiner, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2014)

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction.- Definitions, Classifications and Antibiotics.- Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections.- Clinical Dilemmas.- TB, AIDS, and Uncommon UTIs.- UTI and Diabetes.- Catheter-related UTIs.- Complementary Therapy Strategies - Myths and Facts.- A Look to the Future.