作者结合最新进展和最新文献，围绕微生物学、免疫学以及感染原的诊断与治疗进行了系统的研究和探讨。全书配有大量图表，做到了图文并茂；书后列有详尽的索引，便于查阅。该书可供感染科（传染科）医生、医学院校教师及学生学习、收藏。

VOLUME 1

PART Ⅰ

Basic Principles in the Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases 1

SECTION A. MICROBIAL VIRULENCE FACTORS

SECTION B. HOST DEFENSE MECHANISMS

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PART Ⅱ

Major Clinical Syndromes

SECTION A. Fever

SECTION B. UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

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VOLUME 2

PART Ⅲ

Infectious Diseases and Their Etiologic Agents

SECTION A. Viral Diseases

SECTION B. PRION DISEASES

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PART Ⅳ

Special Problems

SECTION A. NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS

SECTION B. INFECTIONS IN SPECIAL HOSTS

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The normal commensal flora may also be influenced by hormones. Premenarchal and postmenopausal vaginal flora differ significantly from that present during the childbearing period.