Comprehensive Approach to Infections in Dermatology - Hardcover

Comprehensive Approach to Infections in Dermatology is a guide to all types of skin infection, with detailed information on epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis and management. The book is divided into eight sections; the first deals with `normal flora' of the skin (microorganisms present under normal circumstances, without causing disease), whilst each subsequent chapter covers a specific type of dermatological infection including bacterial, fungal, viral, and mycobacterial infections, parasitic and protozoal diseases, infestations, bites and stings, and finally sexually transmitted infections. The book provides a step-by-step approach to bedside diagnostic procedures, with key points highlighted throughout. 400 full colour clinical photographs illustrate the methods covered, and data, graphics and evidence-based therapeutic guidelines are presented in tables for ease of reference. Key Points Covers all types of skin infection in detail, with epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis and management Step-by-step guidance on diagnostic procedures 400 full colour photographs

Archana Singal MD MNAMS Professor and Head of Department, Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India Chander Grover MD DNB MNAMS Assistant Professor, Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India