Based on the chapters on infectious diseases included in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th edition, this comprehensive clinical guide offers the latest knowledge in the field, reinforced by the scientific validity and reliability that characterize Harrison publications.

Within, you will find coverage guaranteed by the expertise of renowned editors and contributors, designed in a way that makes it ideal for the classroom, hospital ward, or exam/certification preparation.

It offers:

• Complete and up-to-date coverage of medical points concerning infectious diseases, including infections in organ systems, bacterial infections, viral infections, prion diseases, fungal and mycobacterial infections, as well as infections caused by protozoa and helminths.
• A user-friendly appendix with clinically relevant laboratory values.
• 100+ questions and answers derived from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th edition.
• 6 complete chapters in printable format from the famous Harrison DVD.
• 127 chapters written by physiatrists who have contributed to seminars on body knowledge in their own field of expertise.
• Updated references from the 17th edition of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.
• Grading of pathophysiology with clinical management points for each of the diseases mentioned.

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