Overview

This edition has been revised and updated to reflect new developments in the field and also includes the new NICE treatment guidelines for influenza. Recommended to general practitioners, hospital doctors and nurses, this title would also be of great use to undergraduate and postgraduate students of medicine and pharmacy.

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Author:   R. Jennings ,  R.C. Read
Publisher:   Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
Imprint:   Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.086kg
ISBN:  

9781853156908

ISBN 10:   1853156906
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   22 December 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction; Nature of the influenza viruses; Structure; Growth and replication; Variability; Nomenclature; Influenza viruses in non-human species; Type B and C influenza viruses; Epidemiology; Infection patterns; Antigenic variability in Type A viruses; Type A influenza virus activity in non-human hosts; Virulence factors; Resistance to infection; Pathogenesis; Establishment of infection; Pathogenetic effects; Role of interferon; Role of local host factors; Serum antibody; Protection and clearance; Clinical assessment; Symptoms in adults; Symptoms in children; Influenza virus pneumonia; Diagnosis; Influenza in pregnancy; Management overview; Complications and at risk populations; The immunocompromised patient; Secondary bacterial complications; Conclusions; Immunization; Efficacy; Groups recommended for vaccination; Vaccine production; Safety; Problems; Determination of vaccine immunogenicity; Novel vaccines; Local and systemic immune mechanisms; Uses of vaccines in general practice; Antiviral drugs for treatment and prevention; Amantadine and rimantadine; Neuraminidase inhibitors; Prophylaxix; Management; Immunization; Diagnosis; Standard treatment; Complications; The Workplace; Useful websites; Index

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