Explore the essential guide for healthcare professionals, the *Infectious Diseases* book (second edition), published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017. With an ISBN of 9781119085720, this comprehensive 520-page resource presents an unparalleled geographic approach to understanding infectious diseases. This crucial guide focuses on identifying infections based on geographical locations and the travel history of patients, allowing healthcare workers to ask the critical question: ‘Where have you been?’

This book adeptly covers emerging bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections while providing vital information on disease risks and co-prevalence of infections such as HIV and tuberculosis. Its fresh content highlights significant infectious disease outbreaks, including MERS, Ebola, Zika, and air and maritime travel-related infections. The insights on H7N9 bird flu and H1N1 influenza demonstrate the book’s relevance in today’s evolving health landscape.

With contributions from a distinguished team of international editors and leaders in infection surveillance, this guide enhances your understanding of the geography of diseases. Ideal for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in infectious diseases, this book offers practical advice and crucial information for timely diagnosis and treatment.