Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases

Discover how the application of novel multidisciplinary, integrative approaches and technologies are dramatically changing our understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and their treatments. Each article presents the state of the science, with a strong emphasis on new and emerging medical applications. The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases is organized into five parts. The first part examines current threats such as AIDS, malaria, SARS, and influenza. The second part addresses the evolution of pathogens and the relationship between human genetic diversity and the spread of infectious diseases. The next two parts highlight the most promising uses of molecular identification, vector control, satellite detection, surveillance, modeling, and high-throughput technologies. The final part explores specialized topics of current concern, including bioterrorism, world market and infectious diseases, and antibiotics for public health. Each article is written by one or more leading experts in the field of infectious diseases. These experts place all the latest findings from various disciplines in context, helping readers understand what is currently known, what the next generation of breakthroughs is likely to be, and where more research is needed. Several features facilitate research and deepen readers' understanding of infectious diseases: Illustrations help readers understand the pathogenesis and diagnosis of infectious diseases Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, government agencies, and other sources of information from around the world Information boxes highlight basic principles and specialized terminology International contributions offer perspectives on how infectious diseases are viewed by different cultures A special chapter discusses the representation of infectious diseases in art With its multidisciplinary approach, this encyclopedia helps point researchers in new promising directions and helps health professionals better understand the nature and treatment of infectious diseases.

Discover how the application of novel multidisciplinaryintegrative approaches and technologies are dramatically changingour understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases andtheir treatments. Each article presents the state of the sciencewith a strong emphasis on new and emerging medical applications.The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases is organized intofive parts. The first part examines current threats such as AIDSmalaria, SARS, and influenza. The second part addresses theevolution of pathogens and the relationship between human geneticdiversity and the spread of infectious diseases. The next two partshighlight the most promising uses of molecular identificationvector control, satellite detection, surveillance, modeling, andhigh-throughput technologies. The final part explores specializedtopics of current concern, including bioterrorism, world market andinfectious diseases, and antibiotics for public health.Each article is written by one or more leading experts in thefield of infectious diseases. These experts place all the latestfindings from various disciplines in context, helping readersunderstand what is currently known, what the next generation ofbreakthroughs is likely to be, and where more research is needed.Several features facilitate research and deepen readers'understanding of infectious diseases:* Illustrations help readers understand the pathogenesis anddiagnosis of infectious diseases* Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important researchcenters, government agencies, and other sources of information fromaround the world* Information boxes highlight basic principles and specializedterminology* International contributions offer perspectives on how infectiousdiseases are viewed by different cultures* A special chapter discusses the representation of infectiousdiseases in artWith its multidisciplinary approach, this encyclopedia helpspoint researchers in new promising directions and helps healthprofessionals better understand the nature and treatment ofinfectious diseases.