Published June, 2010
By Peter Mullany and Adam P. Roberts
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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Clostridium difficile, a major nosocomial pathogen shown to be a primary cause of antibiotic-associated disease, has emerged as a highly transmissible and frequently antibiotic-resistant organism, causing a considerable burden on health care systems worldwide.

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Published May, 2010
By Mary Ann Cohen, Harold Goforth, Joseph Lux, Sharon Batista, Sami Khalife, Kelly Cozza and Jocelyn Soffer
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Published May, 2010
By Robert Norman and Robert A. Norman
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Educational efforts to prevent or at least control skin disease may range from the proper use of sunscreens to weight loss in psoriatic patients, the avoidance of trigger factors in rosacea, proper skin care in atopic dermatitis, or adoption of a low-fat diet to decrease the incidence of actinic keratosis and nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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Published May, 2010
By D.Ashley Robinson, Edward J. Feil, Daniel Falush, D. Ashley Robinson and DA Robinson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (John Wiley & Sons Inc)
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This book is a unique synthesis of the major concepts and methods in bacterial population genetics in infectious disease, a field that is now about 35 yrs old. Emphasis is given to explaining population-level processes that shape genetic variation in bacterial populations and statistical methods of analysis of bacterial genetic data.

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Published May, 2010
By Dane Nichols
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Focuses on Hemodynamic Support in Septic Shock. This title covers such topics as: Oxygen Delivery and Consumption - A Macro-Circulatory Perspective; Mean Arterial Pressure - Therapeutic Goals and Pharmacologic Support, Mechanisms; Detection and Potential Management of Microcirculatory Disturbances; and, Detection of Hypoxia at the Cellular Level.

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Published May, 2010
By John A. Weigelt and John Weigelt
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CRC Press Inc)
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Responding to the growing concern about the increased frequency and resistance of MRSA infections, this invaluable source analyzes the latest developments in the identification, assessment, and management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by leading authorities on the topic.

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Published May, 2010
By Stella R. Quah, Kristian Heggenhougen, Jeffrey Griffiths, James H. Maguire, Davidson H. Hamer, Kris Heggenhougen and Stella Quah
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc)
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Emerging infectious diseases may be defined as diseases being caused by pathogens. This title features chapters that explain the reasons for the emergence of these infectious diseases. It highlights dengue and malaria, as well as agents such as West Nile and other arbovirus that have spread to the continents causing widespread concerns.

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Published March, 2010
By Stephen Tyring, Angela Yen Moore, Omar Lupi and Stephen K. Tyring
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CRC Press Inc)
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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

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Published March, 2010
By Mario Ubaldo Manto and Massimo Pandolfo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This practical guide summarizes and evaluates current knowledge in the field of cerebellar disorders. Encompassing details of both common and uncommon cerebellar ataxias, including vascular, immune, neoplastic, infectious, traumatic, toxic and inherited disorders, this book will assist clinicians in the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of cerebellar ataxias.

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Published March, 2010
By Burke A. Cunha
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Atypical pneumonia is pneumonia that is not caused by one of the traditional microorganisms, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. This title covers specific tests for atypical pathogens as well as taking a look at specific microorganisms and diseases, including mycoplasma, legionella, and SARS.

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