Main description:

The Handbook is updated to include the latest diagnostic testing, evidence-based treatments, and treatment guidelines, along with evolving pathogens and antibiotics. Key updates found in this edition include: New chapter on MRSA Updated antibiotic agents section Newly published endocarditis prophylaxis guidelines Latest treatments for fungal diseases and much more! A great book for anyone who treats lower extremity infections.

Contents:

Part I Diagnosis 1 1. Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Infections 3 Part II Clinical Syndromes 29 2. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 31 3. Bone and Joint Infections 55 4. Infections Following Trauma 83 5. Diabetic Foot Infections 103 6. Surgical Infections 131 7. Fungal Infections 155 Part III Antimicrobial Therapy 191 8. Principles of Antibiotic Usage 193 9. Antibiotic Agents 227 Part IV Microorganisms 293 10. Bacterial Microorgansims 295 11. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus(MRSA) 323 Part V Appendices 345 Appendix 1. Commonly Used Oral Antibiotics and Their Usual Dosages 346 Appendix 2. Generic to Trade Names of Antibiotics Used in Foot Infections 347 Appendix 3. Trade to Generic Names of Antibiotics Used in Foot Infections 350 Appendix 4. Antibiotics Therapy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections 354 Appendix 5. Select Internet Sites of Interest 355 Appendix 6. Drugs for Bugs 356 Appendix 7. Antibiotic Dosing 358 Part VI Index 373