Atlas of Infectious Diseases of the Female Genital Tract

This full-color atlas is the ideal quick consult for clinicians treating gynecologic and obstetric infections. It contains over 200 images to help clinicians recognize, diagnose, and treat a wide range of infectious diseases. Coverage begins with specific organisms—including Streptococci, Chlamydial infections, herpes simplex virus, and sexually transmitted diseases—and proceeds to specific diagnostic guidance for all common gynecologic and obstetric infections. Full-color illustrations aid in identifying definitive visual manifestations of infectious diseases. Abundant tables and graphs summarize essential facts on diagnosis and treatment. Cross-references to the textbook Infectious Diseases of the Female Genital Tract, Fourth Edition direct readers to additional information. Comprehensive Coverage Begins With Specific Organisms, Including Streptococci, Chlamydial Infections, Herpes Simplex Virus, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, And Proceeds To Specific Diagnostic Guidance For All Common Gynecologic And Obstetric Infections. Full-color Illustrations Aid In Identifying Definitive Visual Manifestations Of Infectious Diseases. Abundant Tables And Graphs Summarize Essential Facts On Diagnosis And Treatment. Cross-references To The Textbook Infectious Diseases Of The Female Genital Tract, Fourth Edition, Directs Reader To Additional Information. Clinical Microbiology And Use Of The Microbiology Lab In Infectious Diseases Of The Female Genital Tract -- Special Organisms -- Group B Streptococci -- Genital Mycoplasmas -- Chlamydial Infections -- Herpes Simplex Virus Infection -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- Mixed Anaerobic-aerobic Pelvic Infection And Pelvic Abscess -- Hepatitis Infection -- Gynecologic And Obstetric Infections -- Toxic Shock Syndrome -- Infectious Vulvovaginitis -- Postabortion Infection, Bacteremia, And Septic Shock -- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Urinary Tract Infection -- Perinatal Infections -- Premature Rupture Of The Membranes -- Intraamniotic Infection. Subclinical Infection As A Cause Of Premature Labor -- Postpartum Infection -- Wound And Episiotomy Infection -- Parasitic Disease In Pregnancy -- Antibiotics/antivirals -- Antimicrobial Agents -- Immunization. Richard L. Sweet, Ronald S. Gibbs. Companion V. To: Infectious Diseases Of The Female Genital Tract. 4th Ed. C2002. Includes Index.