Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Management

Angela Yen Moore editor Omar Lupi editor Stephen Tyring editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:29th Mar '10

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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases cover

Expertly distinguish viral diseases from other infectious or noninfectious diseases and choose the most effective treatment with this definitive Second Edition.

The only existing text to address issues of skin manifestations of viral disease, Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases explores the diagnosis, treatment, and pathogenesis of viral diseases that infiltrate the skin and affiliated mucous membranes.

Readers will find new information on:

  • the new controversial HPV vaccines
  • the latest laboratory finding
  • diseases previously known only in developing countrie
  • ocular and oral manifestations of viral diseas
  • manifestations of prion infection
  • common diseases (all variations of human herpes, hepatitis, pox, etc.
  • rare diseases (Crimean-Congo virus, Junin, Dengue fever, etc.)

Organized by specific disease, each chapter in this user-friendly text includes:

  • a timeline of infection and pathogenesis of the diseas
  • a brief taxonomy and history of the diseas
  • tabular information to be used for quick reference by the physician
  • color illustrations of epidermal and cellular manifestation
  • methods of differential diagnosi
  • disease incidence among gender and age groups by geographical regio
  • specific antiviral and prophylaxis recommendations
  • laboratory findings and lab tests used to confirm diagnosis and specific antiviral drugs and vaccines
  • treatment/prophylaxis methods
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Praise for the First Edition

"The extensive collection of color photographs is the highlight of this book... a clearly written and well-illustrated single-volume textbook... ideal for hospitalists, dermatologists, infectious-disease specialists, pediatricians, internists, and family practitioners"
New England Journal of Medicine

"It was a pleasure to review this profusely illustrated, state-of-the-art virology textbook that was written and edited by an impressive field of experts. This book, which covers the range of dermatological and mucosal manifestations of viral diseases, will appeal to a wide audience of readers including dermatologists, paediatricians, pathologists, and general medicine physicians... The clinical information and the high quality photographs will make this textbook an enduring addition to any personal or institutional medical library"
Journal of the American Academy Dermatology

ISBN: 9781420073126

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1995g

544 pages

2nd edition