Challenges in infectious diseases /

This latest volume in the Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century series provides timely information and discussions on future approaches to controlling various infectious disease worldwide. Challenges in Infectious Diseases addresses numerous advances in medical-scientific knowledge, medic...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Fong, I. W. (Ignatius W.)
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Emerging infectious diseases of the 21st Century
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4496-1
Summary: This latest volume in the Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century series provides timely information and discussions on future approaches to controlling various infectious disease worldwide. Challenges in Infectious Diseases addresses numerous advances in medical-scientific knowledge, medical technology and biological and diagnostic techniques over the past decade.However recent developments have provided less dramatic changes or improvements in management of medical conditions. This volume will address some of the emerging issues, challenges, and controversies of infectious diseases facing the global community today.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781461444961 (electronic bk.)
1461444969 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: RC112
CLC: R51
Contents: GLOBAL CHALLENGES --
HIV Epidemic /
Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria: The Emerging Crisis /
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Global Challenge /
CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES --
Urbanization and Infectious Diseases: General Principles, Historical Perspectives, and Contemporary Challenges /
Challenges in Enteric Epidemics: Barometers of Inadequate Water and Sanitation /
Challenges in the Control and Eradication of Malaria /
Lymphatic Filariasis: Progress and Challenges in the Move Toward Elimination /
Leishmaniasis: Challenges in the Control and Eradication /
Challenges in Controlling and Eliminating Schistosomiasis /
Dengue Infections /