The ABX Guide: Diagnosis & Treatment of Infectious Diseases

A concise, timely, critical reference for use at point-of-care

Now there’s a guide to help you make the best decisions for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. This comprehensive ID resource is specifically presented for rapid access to important information and was designed to be a concise decision support tool. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty and experts from other leading academic health centers wrote this guide, making it one of the most authoritative drug information resources available. The guide features critical information compiled specifically for use at point-of-care. Plus, a fold-out chart covers spectrum of activity for key antibiotics.

The ABX Guide covers everything you need to know in three comprehensive sections—

1. Anti-Infectives

Complete data on anti-infective agents including:

> FDA indications > Usual adult dosing > Dosage adjustment for renal/hepatic impairment > Adverse reactions > Drug interactions > Pregnancy risk > Breastfeeding > Comments > Available forms

2. Vaccines

This section includes agents used for immunization and prophylaxis, with information on diagnostic criteria, indications, administration and adverse reactions

3. Diagnoses

Thorough diagnostic information is also provided for infectious conditions including anthrax and other diseases caused by biological weapons. The data is organized alphabetically, with diagnostic criteria, treatment regimens and drug specific comments.

4. Pathogens

Important clinical information on pathogens, listed by type.

Typical information for each pathogen listing includes:

> Clinical relevance and diagnosis > Sites of infection > Treatment regimens > Important points