Manson's Tropical Diseases

Manson's Tropical Diseases, the 24th edition, is a comprehensive clinical reference for parasitic and infectious diseases, with updated coverage from global contributors and expert authors. It covers tropical medicine, general medicine in the tropics, and non-clinical public health issues. The eBook version includes additional features for enhanced accessibility and learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1384 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

For over a century, physicians have trusted Manson's Tropical Diseases as a comprehensive clinical guide to this intricate and rapidly evolving field. In the extensively revised 24th Edition, esteemed Dr. Jeremy Farrar, alongside an esteemed editorial team, esteemed global contributors, and esteemed expert authors, present the most current coverage on parasitic and infectious diseases from across the globe. Spanning from the challenging to diagnose to the challenging to treat, this highly readable and award-winning reference equips you with the skills to effectively manage any infections your patients may have contracted. This comprehensive reference encompasses all aspects of tropical medicine, general medicine in tropical regions, and non-clinical concerns related to public health and ethics. It serves as an invaluable resource for physicians specializing in treating patients with tropical diseases, those embarking on tropical travels, or educators in this field. Additionally, it features a new section on 21st Century Drivers of Tropical Medicine, encompassing chapters on Poverty and Inequality, Public Health in Settings of Conflict and Political Instability, Climate Change, and Medical Product Quality and Public Health. The book also includes all-new chapters on Surgery in the Topics, Yellow Fever, Systemic Mycoses, and COVID-19. It delves into key topics such as drug resistance, emerging and reemerging infections like Zika, Ebola, and Chikungunya, novel diagnostics like PCR-based methods, point-of-care tests like ultrasound, public health in conflict-ridden regions, and much more. Differentiating approaches for resource-rich and resource-poor areas, the book offers reader-friendly features such as highlighted key information, convenient boxes and tables, extensive cross-referencing, and clinical management diagrams. An eBook version is included with the purchase, providing an interactive digital experience. The eBook allows for seamless navigation, bookmarking, and search functionality, making it an invaluable companion for both medical professionals and students alike.

Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702079597
Edition number: 24 ed