This book discusses a wide variety of skin and wound infections found in Europe, the Americas and in tropical climates. With succinct presentation of the clinical and microbiological features Skin and Wound Infection covers both old and newly recognized causes of infectious disease. To accompany the clear and concise text, there are over 200 illustrations of the highest quality. The informative appendices and comprehensive referencing make this an indispensable resource book for dermatologists, hospital microbiologists and pharmacists, as well as ward and community nurses concerned with wound care and management. Extensive antimicrobial treatment is summarized in detailed tables.
This book covers many types of skin and wound infection found in Europe, the Americas and tropical climates due to selected bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, helminths and arachnida.
