Influenza in Practice

Aimed at junior hospital doctors and general practitioners, the In Practice Series has been devised by RSM Press to present clearcut and accessible opinion-leader advice and summary facts relevant to everyday clinical practice. Almost every winter there is an outbreak or epidemic of influenza in the UK and many other countries. These infections contribute to an annual increase in both morbidity and mortality, primarily in the elderly. This book provides practical, up-to-date summaries on the virological and clinical aspects of influenza infection. In addition to providing an overview of the epidemiology and pathogenesis, the book also discusses the impact on the host's immune system, and reviews potential new antiviral drugs and novel vaccination strategies. Influenza in Practice will be of great value to general practitioners, hospital doctors and nurses, as well as to undergraduate and postgraduate students of medicine and pharmacy. Contents: Introduction; Nature of the influenza viruses; Epidemiology; Pathogenesis; Clinical assessment; Complications and "at risk" populations; Immunization; Antiviral drugs for treatment and prevention; Management; Useful websites; Index.Jennings, Royalston F. is the author of 'Influenza in Practice ' with ISBN 9781853155147 and ISBN 1853155144.