Major infectious diseases / editors, King K. Holmes, Stefano Bertozzi, Barry R. Bloom, Probhat Jha ; [with a foreword by Peter Piot].
Contributor(s): Holmes, King K [editor.] | Bertozzi, Stephano [editor.] | Bloom, Barry R [editor.] | Jha, Prabhat [editor.] | Piot, Peter [author of foreword.].
Series: Disease control priorities: v. 6.Publisher: Washington, DC : World Bank Group, [2017]Edition: Third edition.Description: xviii, 496 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781464805240.Subject(s): Communicable diseases -- Prevention | Communicable diseases | Communicable diseases -- Government policy | Public health administration | Health planning | Public health | HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General | MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine | MEDICAL -- Diseases | MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine | MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine | Public health | Communicable diseases -- Prevention | Communicable diseases | Communicable diseases -- Government policy | Health planning | Public health administrationGenre/Form: Print books.Summary: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.--| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.--