Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Virology: A Q&A Approach for Specialist Medical Trainees

An essential resource for practitioners in infectious diseases and microbiology, studying for the new FRCPath Part 1 infection examination accredited by the Royal College of Pathologists, and trainees sitting the membership exams of the Royal College of Physicians.

Including over 300 multiple choice questions in an exam-style Q&A format, this guide provides an invaluable revision platform for domestic and international trainees alike, with scope to present infection-based support for other medical specialties, where infection forms a core component, including intensive care.

Authored by leading specialists in infectious diseases and microbiology, this invaluable training guide is the first of its kind to cover both undergraduate and postgraduate material in infectious diseases. Mapping directly from the FRCPath and RCP infection curricula, students are able to explore areas of curriculum to gain knowledge and optimise decision-making skills, under pressure.

  Half-title

  Title page

  Copyright information

  Contents

  Preface

  Reference Ranges

  Haematology

  Clotting

  Biochemistry

  Blood Gases

  CSF

  Abbreviations

  Chapter 1 Biology of Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites and the Host–Pathogen Interactions

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 2 Microbiology and Virology Laboratory Practice

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 3 Health and Safety for Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Virology

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 4 Principles of Public Health in Relation to Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Virology

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 5 Infection Prevention and Control

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 6 Important Clinical Syndromes Presenting from the Community and within Healthcare Organisat

  Questions

  Plates

  Answers

  Chapter 7 Understanding the Use of Antimicrobial Agents

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 8 Vaccination

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 9 The Management of HIV Infection, Opportunistic Infections and Complications of Other Cause

  Questions

  Answers

  Chapter 10 Travel and Geographical Health; Imported Infection and the Provision of Pre-travel Health

  Questions

  Answers

  Index