Widely acknowledged as the definitive reference source of its kind, Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases is back - in a new 6th Edition! Authored by a "who's who" of experts from around the world, this 2-volume set encompasses all that is currently known about the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents. Completely revised and updated - and with a bold, new 4-colour format - it is a complete, essential compendium of knowledge on this vast and complex subject. Features Offers state-of-the-art guidelines for disease control and treatment Covers disease by microbe and by clinical syndrome, making it easy to find any subject of interest. Features complete coverage of all aspects of HIV and AIDS What's New Features a new, extensive section on biodefense, with discussions of major pathogens Includes new chapters on hospital preparedness for infections such as SARS; infections in elderly patients; infections in returning travelers; nutrition and infection; alternative therapies for infection; the design and evaluation of clinical trials and more! Discusses new antibiotics, including Daptomycin, telithromycin, gemifloxacin, as well as new antifungal and antiviral agents Presents fresh perspectives from a wealth of new contributors Also available as a stand-alone website or as an e-dition (book and website package). Click on the Related Titles links for more information Reviews "The standard against which all challengers are judged....Thorough, even encyclopedic yet easily readable, PPID has served clinicians well" JAMA (review of previous edition)