PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES: AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PREVENTION

Infectious diseases remain among the most significant challenges in modern healthcare. As emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and evolving treatment strategies continue to reshape clinical practice, access to reliable, evidence-based knowledge has never been more important.Inside this book, you'll find: - Foundations of infectious disease medicine, microbiology, and immunology- Modern diagnostic microbiology, molecular testing, and laboratory methods- Principles of antimicrobial therapy and antimicrobial resistance- Comprehensive coverage of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections- Clinical management of respiratory, gastrointestinal, bloodstream, central nervous system, skin, and bone infections- HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and opportunistic diseases- Vector-borne, zoonotic, and tropical infectious diseases- Evidence-based strategies for diagnosis, treatment, infection prevention, and patient careIdeal for: - Medical students and residents- Nursing and pharmacy students- Physicians and allied healthcare professionals- Clinical educators and researchersWhether used for academic study, clinical reference, or professional development, this book offers a practical and evidence-based foundation for understanding infectious diseases and supporting informed clinical decision-making.