Widely acknowledged as the definitive reference source of its kind, Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases is back-in a new 6th Edition! Authored by a "who's who" of experts from around the world, this 2-volume set encompasses all that is currently known about the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents. Completely revised and updated-and with a bold, new 4-color format-it is a complete, essential compendium of knowledge on this vast and complex subject.Now includes a bound-in CD-ROM containing all of the images from the book available for PowerPoint download.Offers state-of-the-art guidelines for disease control and treatmentCovers disease by microbe and by clinical syndrome, making it easy to find any subject of interest.Features complete coverage of all aspects of HIV and AIDSFeatures a new, extensive section on biodefense, with discussions of major pathogensIncludes new chapters on hospital preparedness for infections such as SARS, infections in elderly patients, infections in returning travellers, nutrition and infection, alternative therapies for infection, the design and evaluation of clinical trials, and more!Discusses new antibiotics, including Daptomycin, telithromycin, gemifloxacin, as well as new antifungal and antiviral agentsPresents fresh perspectives from a wealth of new contributors Read Less