Diagnostic Pathology of Infectious Disease

By: Richard L. Kradin

ISBN-13: 9781416034292
ISBN-10: 1416034293
Publisher: Saunders
Published date: 2010
“Online and print, this comprehensive, organ-based reference is an invaluable tool for the accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases – from the common to the most challenging.” “Integrates the latest techniques in immunohistochemistry and molecular genetics throughout the text for comprehensive information on all investigative contexts relevant to ensuring diagnostic accuracy; Emphasizes the host responses critical in differential diagnosis to serve as a second opinion when non-infectious diagnoses mimic and confound the diagnosis of infection; Provides a complete visual guide to suspect lesions through superb, high-quality, full-color illustrations of key aspects of various diseases that facilitate the rapid identification of biopsy specimen; Features tables that list differential diagnosis for each lesion for quick summaries of key points in problem areas; and Highlights morphological characteristics and landmarks of tissue samples throughout the text for easy access to information necessary for signing out specimens.” –Jaquette du livre.