Bone and Joint Infections: From Microbiology to Diagnostics and Treatment (2nd Edition) – eBook PDF

Bone and Joint Infections: From Microbiology to Diagnostics and Treatment (2nd Edition) – eBook PDF

In the newly revised Bone and Joint Infections: From Microbiology to Diagnostics and Treatment, 2^nd Edition, (PDF) accomplished researcher and author Werner Zimmerli delivers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the subject of bone and joint infection. Including much of the new information appearing over the last five years, the ebook includes four new chapters presenting the diagnostic approach in bone and joint infections, discussing the identification of pathogens by non-culture techniques, management of multi-resistant bacteria in bone and joint infections ­by bacteriophages, and unusual microorganisms in periprosthetic joint infections.

Several chapters are also updated to include new information on topics like eubacterial PCR, multiplex PCR, and the shotgun metagenomics approach. These topics are of increased applicability and interest to increase the fraction of cases with identified pathogens. The ebook also assists clinicians to understand MRI-based images and rapidly infer and plan for comprehensive therapy.

Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:

• A brief treatment of osteomyelitis in children and adults
• An exploration of native joint arthritis in children and adults, along with an overview of septic arthritis of axial joints
• A comprehensive introduction to the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antibiotics in bone and preclinical models of infection in bone and joint surgery
• A practical discussion of the general aspects of periprosthetic joint infection, in addition to specific aspects of periprosthetic joint infection after total hip and knee, elbow, shoulder, and ankle arthroplasty

Perfect for infectious disease specialists, orthopedic, microbiologists, trauma surgeons, and internists, Bone and Joint Infections: From Microbiology to Diagnostics and Treatment will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in the implant industry and pharmaceuticals, besides clinical pharmacologists and rheumatologists.

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Including much of the new information appearing over the last five years, the ebook includes four new chapters presenting the diagnostic approach in bone and joint infections, discussing the identification of pathogens by non-culture techniques, management of multi-resistant bacteria in bone and joint infections ­by bacteriophages, and unusual microorganisms in periprosthetic joint infections.

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