ABSTRACT

This text gathers information concerning the diagnosis and management of adult patients with infections in the outpatient setting. It includes tables, algorithms, pictures and diagrams to clarify and consolidate crucial points. Each chapter features key points boxes that summarize important topics and help direct providers to critical information.

chapter 1|16 pages

Fever

chapter 4|20 pages

Pharmacokinetics and Dynamics

chapter 7|22 pages

Fever and Rash

chapter 9|18 pages

Blood Cultures

chapter 13|14 pages

Tuberculosis

chapter 14|14 pages

Common Cold and Influenza

chapter 15|22 pages

Urinary Tract Infections

chapter 16|18 pages

Gynecological Infections

chapter 20|16 pages

Nonbacterial Infections of the Skin

chapter 22|18 pages

Infectious Diarrhea

chapter 23|18 pages

Hepatitis

chapter 27|22 pages

Septic Arthritis and Bursitis

chapter 28|24 pages

Osteomyelitis

chapter 29|18 pages

Diabetic Foot Infections

chapter 30|22 pages

Tick-Borne Infections

chapter 31|12 pages

Endemic Fungal and Viral Infections

chapter 33|16 pages

The Pregnant Patient

chapter 34|16 pages

The Immune-Compromised Patient

chapter 35|18 pages

Infections in the Injection Drug User

chapter 36|14 pages

Infections in the Dialysis Patient

chapter 38|12 pages

The Patient with Fatigue

chapter 42|20 pages

Postexposure Prophylaxis

chapter 43|14 pages

Adult Immunization

chapter 44|34 pages

Bioterrorism