Diagnostic Pathology of Infectious Disease

Diagnostic Pathology of Infectious Disease presents a comprehensive, organ-based approach to the effective and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases. Dr. Richard L. Kradin covers the latest information on H1N1, as well as the use of immunohistochemical stains, PCR, Immunoperoxidase, and other molecular techniques for a current representation of the field. High-quality, full-color illustrations and differential diagnosis tables accompany each lesion so you can quickly identify and diagnose whatever you see. Online and print, this reference is an invaluable tool for the accurate diagnosis of any infectious disease—from the common to the most challenging. Key Features Includes the fully searchable contents of the book online at expertconsult.com, along with a full image bank and access to PathConsult. Covers the latest techniques in immunohistochemistry and molecular genetics integrated throughout the text for comprehensive information on all investigative contexts relevant to ensuring diagnostic accuracy.

Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - General Principles in the Diagnosis of Infection Chapter 3 - The Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Infection: Clinical Approach Chapter 4 - Cytopathology of Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases Chapter 5 - Ultrastructural Diagnosis of Infection Chapter 6 - Ear, Nose, and Throat Infections Chapter 7 - Pulmonary Infections Chapter 8 - Cardiac Infections Chapter 9 - Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 10 - Liver and Bile Duct Infections Chapter 11 - Infectious Lymphadenitis Chapter 12 - Infectious Diseases of the Bone Marrow and Spleen Chapter 13 - Bone Infections Chapter 14 - Infections of Joints Chapter 15 - Genitourinary Infectious Disease Pathology Chapter 16 - Gynecologic Infections Chapter 17 - Perinatal Infections Chapter 18 - Infections of the Nervous System Chapter 19 - Skin Infections