Travel Medicine

By Phyllis Kozarsky, David H. Freedman, Jay Keystone, et al.

This brand new title covers all aspects of travel medicine, from immunisations and pre-travel advice for adults and children, to the essentials of post-travel screening. Over 530 illustrations and algorithms facilitate understanding of key concepts and quick access to essential information.BONUS CD-ROM: features entire text and downloadable illustrations.Discusses common travel illnesses including traveler's diarrhea and malaria.Addresses environmental problems such as altitude sickness, extremes in temperatures, and sun exposure.Explains every aspect of establishing and running a travel clinic.Provides practical guidance for patients with pre-existing conditions and special needs.Offers full-chapter coverage of today's hot topics: Starting, Organizing and Marketing a Travel Clinic - Insect Protection - Malaria: Chemoprophylaxis - Telemedicine -Safety and Security Issues - Travel and the Elderly - and Emerging Issues.Presents "Practice Points" and case histories for nearly every clinical situation, drawing upon practice-proven experience.Includes a glossary of common tropical diseases.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323025218
• ISBN13: 9780323025218
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 4.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 10.9" x 8.6"