Latest case study guide, covers system-based infections and special patient groups, for example: community acquired infection, the immunocompromised patient and those in critical care. Each clinical case includes learning points, background information, and recent developments. Suitable for infection specialists, clinical microbiologists.

With challenging infectious diseases facing all doctors, this latest case study guide will prove to be an invaluable resource. Fifty clinical cases are authored by leading experts in infectious disease. The book covers special patient groups, discussingamongst others- community acquired infection, the immunocompromised patient and those in critical care. Each clinical case includes learning points, provide background information and discuss recent developments for each area. The best strategies for management are presented for each case creating a rich resource of essential information for all physicians who deal with infectious disease. * Discusses occurrence of infection in special patient groups * Addresses common infections by organ system * Excellent training resource and up-to-date referencing to present recent developements in diagnosis and management