Legal Infectious Disease Identification and Management -- A Clinical Physician's Handbook

Author: Liang Wanwen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Preventing and controlling infectious diseases is a shared responsibility of the nation, government, society, and every citizen. Only by promptly identifying and recognizing infectious diseases and their epidemiological trends can timely prevention and control measures be taken. The purpose of writing this book is to help clinical medical workers improve their skills in identifying and managing infectious diseases, thereby facilitating their prevention and control. The book is concise, easy to understand, convenient to consult, highly practical, and incorporates some new advancements in clinical medicine and public health. It is suitable for clinical medical workers at all levels and in various clinical settings for use in practice. The content covers 37 Class A, B, and C infectious diseases stipulated by the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Based on China's practical experience and new developments in the prevention and control of infectious diseases, it succinctly describes the concepts, identification (clinical features, laboratory and auxiliary examinations, epidemiological history, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis), pathogens, distribution, sources of infection, transmission routes, incubation period, infectious period, susceptibility, specific treatment, and control methods (preventive measures, patient and contact management, environmental management, healthcare worker protection, and measures during outbreaks) for each infectious disease. It is intended to serve as a reference tool and technical guide for clinical medical personnel in their actual work. For easy reference, the book is arranged in the order of Class A, B, and C infectious diseases stipulated by the new Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, and includes explanations of relevant terminology related to the prevention and control of infectious diseases.