Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections
Many bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi play key roles in the development of gastrointestinal diseases, and this practical reference brings you up to speed with this increasingly important area. Covering a broad range of GI diseases and cancers, this resource provides an expert overview of the field, ideal for all gastroenterologists and infectious disease physicians.
Key Features
- Covers infections associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's esophagus, gallbladder disease, acute pancreatitis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, Whipple Disease, Crohn's Disease, and more.
- Discusses esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and colorectal cancer.
- Includes chapters on gut microbiome, fecal transplants, and the molecular pathgenesis of gastrointestinal infections.
- Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single convenient resource.
| ISBN | 9780323548434 |
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| Author Information | By Guy D. Eslick, PhD, MMEDSc(Clin Epi), MMEDStat, The University of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia |
| Published Reviews | "This is a concise, systematic overview of infections and microbiome analysis for a broad spectrum of diseases that affect the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and colon." -Fedja A Rochling, MB BCh MBA (University of Nebraska Medical Center) for Doody's Review Service |
| Table of Content | Preface 1. Infections associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer 2. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Gastric Cancer 3. Gallbladder Disease and Cancer 4. Hepatocellular carcinoma 5. Acute pancreatitis 6. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth 7. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 8. Appendicitis 9. Colorectal cancer 10. Pancreatic Cancer 11. Viral Gastroenteritis 12. Bacterial Gastroenteritis 13. Molecular pathogenesis of gastrointestinal infections 14. Whipple Disease 15. Celiac Disease 16. Parasitic Diarrhea 17. Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis 18. Fecal Transplants |
| Publication Date | 18-01-2019 |
| Pages | 270 |
| Trim | 235 x 191 (7 1/2 x 9 1/4) |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
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