This timely volume is the first comprehensive textbook to deal with the medical complications of intravenous drug users, who are uniquely susceptible to bacterial infection. The book is designed to assist all medical personnel, regardless of their level of experience in treating this difficult patient population. The range of coverage is up-to-date and truly thorough. Topics include epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, diagnosis and treatment issues, taking into account the altered immune system of the IV drug ...
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This timely volume is the first comprehensive textbook to deal with the medical complications of intravenous drug users, who are uniquely susceptible to bacterial infection. The book is designed to assist all medical personnel, regardless of their level of experience in treating this difficult patient population. The range of coverage is up-to-date and truly thorough. Topics include epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, diagnosis and treatment issues, taking into account the altered immune system of the IV drug user. Guidelines for managing patients in a hospital setting are provided, with specific attention to infection control measures, psychiatric issues, and emergency care. Many helpful photographs illustrate actual cases.
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8pp photoplates. Minor rubbing. VG., dustwrapper. 24x15cm, x, 395, (8) pp. Contains 16 papers. Includes: Epidemiology of Infections in Intravenous Drug Abusers; Host Defense Mechanisms in Intravenous Drug Abusers; The Role of the Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infections in Drug Abusers; Infection Control Strategies for Managing Intravenous Drug Abusers; Psychiatric Aspects of the Management of the Hospitalized IV Drug Abuser; Emergency Department Evaluation of the Febrile Intravenous Drug Abuser; Radiology of Intravenous Drug Abuse Complications; Central Nervous System Infections in Intravenous Drug Abusers; Ocular Manifestations of Intravenous Drug Abuse; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Intravenous Drug Abusers; Pulmonary Infections; Infectious Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Abusers; Liver Disease Associated with Parenteral Drug Abuse; Skeletal Infections in Intravenous Drug Abusers; Mycotic Aneurysms in Intravenous Drug Abusers; AIDS in Intravenous Drug Users ["This timely volume is the first comprehensive textbook to deal with the medical complications of intravenous drug users, who are uniquely susceptible to bacterial infection. The book is designed to assist all medical personnel, regardless of their level of experience in treating this difficult patient population. The range of coverage is up-to-date and truly thorough. Topics include epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, diagnosis and treatment issues, taking into account the altered immune system of the IV drug user.., . "-Publisher's description].
