Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals - Couverture souple

Lee, Gary; Bishop, Penny

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0733973442 ISBN 13 : 9780733973444

Editeur : Pearson Education Australia, 2009

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals 3rd edition provides students of nursing and health sciences with the most comprehensive and current introduction to the study of microbiology and infectious diseases. The text presents a global overview of the challenges facing health professionals in combating the spread of infectious diseases.

 This new edition, produced in full colour, retains all the strengths that have made Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals a best-selling title:

• a sound scientific orientation
• continual application to the clinical setting
• coverage of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
• current statistical information on disease patterns
• up-to-date terminology
• an emphasis on Australian and New Zealand data and clinical settings
• a focus on the body’s defences against infectious diseases.

A central theme throughout the text is the relevance of microbiology to patient care for all health professionals.

Features of the third edition

• full-colour photographs and illustrations throughout
• revised introductory chapter, including the past, present and future impact of infectious diseases
• focus on recently discovered infectious diseases, such as information on the global epidemic SARS and its impact on infection control policies
• up-to-date statistics, data and research, based on the most recent Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) reports
• revised chapter on Health Care Associated Infections, highlighting changing procedures and infection risks
• updated chapter on Issues in Public Health, with an analysis of the infectious diseases of importance in Australia
• recent issues and guidelines in public health policy within Australia and New Zealand
• coverage of advances in technology and strategies for prevention and management of infectious diseases.

Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals is engaging, readable and applied – a perfect teaching and learning resource.

Dr Gary Lee is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney.
Dr Penny Bishop was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Sydney, and is editor of the journal Microbiology Australia.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr Gary Lee is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney.
Dr Penny Bishop was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Sydney, and now edits the journal Microbiology Australia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Australia
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0733973442
• ISBN 13: 9780733973444
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 568
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible