Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Infections

Intended for gastroenterologists, internists, and infectious disease specialists, this book is a practical, clinically orientated book on GI and hepatic infections. Arranged by clinical syndromes rather than specific organisms, it aims to help reach a diagnosis based on presenting signs.

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"Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Infections" serves as a practical, clinically-oriented book on GI and hepatic infections. Arranged by clinical syndromes rather than by specific organisms, it is useful in reaching a diagnosis based on presenting signs. Its approach is pragmatic, exploring the diagnosis, clinical features and therapy of each syndrome. Rather than detailing every infection imaginable, no matter how rare, the book covers all of the truly important points. The result is a resource of manageable size and scope, which places the information physicians need right at their fingertips. Organized for quick, easy reference, the book helps the practitioner form differential diagnoses and select the appropriate therapy. It includes the latest areas of discovery in the field - such as human papilloma virus and colorectal spirochetosis, as well as new diagnostic techniques like in situ hybridization and polymerase chain reaction. Features include: artwork and illustrations which make diagnosis much easier; and chapters on specific problems, such as diarrhea in children and GI infections in the elderly and in immunocompromised patients.