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A new incarnation of the Handbook for Differential Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases, this book provides updates of newly recognized entities and outlines the clinical approach to infectious diseases. It helps in the evaluation of patients by organizing the differential diagnosis, with pertinent data regarding laboratory diagnosis and therapy. It is best suited for students and residents training in the discipline of infectious diseases. The size makes it convenient to carry around during clinical work rounds. References are carefully selected and are limited to the most useful and clinically relevant. This book is a useful adjunct to a standard textbook on infectious diseases. It is of greatest benefit at the bedside for students and residents training in infectious diseases. Most clinicians will appreciate this concise and methodical approach to the evaluation of patients with infectious diseases. Vijay V. Yeldandi, MD(Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine). Copyright 2001, Doody Publishing