Grading Key ★★★★★ = ★★★★ = ; ★★★ = ; ★★ = fair; ★ = . © 2009 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research BOOK REVIEW Essential Infectious Disease Topics for Primary Care, edited by Neil S. Skolnik, 312 pp, with illus, $89.95, To- towa, NJ, Humana Press (telephone: 973-256-1699), 2008. ISBN 978-1-58829-520-0 Type and Scope of Book: A comprehensive, multiauthored review of common infectious diseases encountered in the family practice setting. Contents: In this 20-chapter volume, the editor has compiled a concise yet thorough review of infectious diseases encountered in general medicine and family practice clinics. Information is provided on epidemiology, brief pathophysiology, clinical presentation, laboratory evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment options in the outpatient setting. Discussions of appropriate use of antibiotics and maybe even more importantly, when not to prescribe antimicrobials are included. The authors review evidence-based treatment guidelines from several trusted sources, such as the Infectious Diseases Society of America and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Topics addressed include respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tract infections; sexually transmitted diseases; skin and soft tissues infections; and cardiovascular infections. A section on adult immunizations and ethics in infectious diseases practice will be substantially helpful for family physicians. Strengths: This book provides a focused, cost-effective, and evidence-based approach of treating common infections seen in primary care practice. The readable text can be used as quick reference at the point of care setting. Deficiencies: Radiographic and clinical images may have been useful. The field of infectious diseases is changing rapidly, and some sections, for example, management of human immunodeficiency virus, will likely require an early revision. Recommended Readership: Students, residents, internists, and family practitioners. Overall Grading: ★★★★ Muhammad R. Sohail MD, For personal use. Mass reproduce only with permission from Mayo Clinic Proceedings a .

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BOOK REVIEW

Essential Infectious Disease Topics for Primary Care, edited by Neil S. Skolnik, 312 pp, with illus, $89.95, To-towa, NJ, Humana Press (telephone: 973-256-1699), 2008. ISBN 978-1-58829-520-0

Type and Scope of Book: A comprehensive, multiauthored review of common infectious diseases encountered in the family practice setting.Contents: In this 20-chapter volume, the editor has compiled a concise yet thorough review of infectious diseases encountered in general medicine and family practice clinics. Information is provided on epidemiology, brief pathophysiology, clinical presentation, laboratory evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment options in the outpatient setting. Discussions of appropriate use of antibiotics and maybe even more importantly, when not to prescribe antimicrobials are included. The authors review evidence-based treatment guidelines from several trusted sources, such as the Infectious Diseases Society of America and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Topics addressed include respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tract infections; sexually transmitted diseases; skin and soft tissues infections; and cardiovascular infections. A section on adult immunizations and ethics in infectious diseases practice will be substantially helpful for family physicians. Strengths: This book provides a focused, cost-effective, and evidence-based approach of treating common infec-tions seen in primary care practice. The readable text can be used as quick reference at the point of care setting.Deficiencies: Radiographic and clinical images may have been useful. The field of infectious diseases is changing rapidly, and some sections, for example, management of human immunodeficiency virus, will likely require an early revision.Recommended Readership: Students, residents, internists, and family practitioners. Overall Grading: ★★★★

Muhammad R. Sohail MD,

For personal use. Mass reproduce only with permission from Mayo Clinic Proceedingsa .