Emerging Infectious Diseases

Provides health professionals with an overview of emerging and re-emerging diseases in the United States. Written by a multidisciplinary group of nurses, physicians, and infectious disease specialists, it includes chapters on known issues, such as bioterrorism and immune-compromised populations. The Appendix includes a comprehensive resource list.

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New, antibiotic-resistant, or "conquered" infectious diseases are increasing at alarming rates due to a number or reasons, including overuse of antibiotics and ease of global air travel. This book provides health professionals, especially nurses, with a broad overview of emerging and re-emerging diseases in the United States, with chapters describing 17 of the most prevalent. It is written by a multidisciplinary group of nurses, physicians, and infectious disease specialists. Extremely timely chapters are included on known issues, such as bioterrorism and immune-compromised populations. The Appendix includes a comprehensive resource list, including organizations and web sites.