Travelers' diarrhea [[electronic resource] /] / Charles D. Ericsson, Herbert L. DuPont, Robert Steffen [editors]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910458193003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hamilton, Ont. ; ; Lewiston, NY, : BC Decker, 2008
• ISBN: 1-60795-136-3
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (301 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): EricssonCharles D; DuPontHerbert L. <1938->; SteffenRobert
• Disciplina: 616.3/427
• Soggetti: Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Title and Front matter""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""1. Historical Perspectives of Travelers' Diarrhea""; ""Part I: Etiology and Pathogenesis""; ""2. The Bacterial Pathogens""; ""3. The Viral Pathogens""; ""4. The Parasitic Pathogens""; ""5. Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobials""; ""6. Pathogenesis""; ""7. Relative Importance of Pathogens and Noninfectious Causes""; ""8. Diarrhea Associated with Nonenteric Infections""; ""Part II: Epidemiology and Special Populations""; ""9. Epidemiology of Travelers' Diarrhea""; ""10. Special Hosts: Children, Pregnant Women, and the Elderly""; ""11. Immunocompromised Patients Including AIDS""""12. Diarrhea in Expatriates""; ""13. Diarrheal Outbreaks Associated with Airline Travel""; ""14. Acute Gastroenteritis at Sea and Outbreaks Associated with Cruises""; ""15. Diarrhea in Military Populations: From Historical Considerations until Modern Times""; ""Part III: Clinical Features""; ""16. Genetic Susceptibility to Enteric Infections: Implications for Endemic and Travelers' Diarrhea""; ""17. Travelers' Diarrhea: Clinical Features and Syndromes""; ""18. Postinfectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome""; ""Part IV: Prevention""; ""19. Diet and Education about Risks""""20. Prophylactic Use of Drugs""; ""21. Probiotics in Travelers' Diarrhea""; ""22. Natural Immunity with Exposure""; ""23. Immunoprophylaxis and Immunologic Control""; ""24. Pitfalls in Travelers' Diarrhea Management""; ""25. Nonspecific ; Treatment: Diet and Oral Rehydration Therapy""; ""26. Symptomatic Therapy""; ""27. Antimicrobial Therapy""; ""28. Empiric Management of Acute Travelers' Diarrhea Abroad and in the Recently Returned Traveler""; ""29. Approach to Prolonged Diarrhea in the Returning Traveler""; ""30. A Cost-Effective Approach to Travelers' Diarrhea""""31. Past Progress and Future Directions for Travelers' Diarrhea""; ""Index""