عنوان

Modern infectious disease epidemiology /

(Number (ISBN

1138704636

(Number (ISBN

1444180029

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9781138704633

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9781444180022

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9781315222714

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Modern infectious disease epidemiology /

General Material Designation

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First Statement of Responsibility

by Johan Giesecke.

Edition Statement

Third edition.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Boca Raton, FL :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

CRC Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2017]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xii, 233 pages ;

Dimensions

27 cm

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

What is special about infectious disease epidemiology? -- Definitions -- Descriptive epidemiology -- Risk, relative risk, and attack rate -- The case-control study : odds, odds ratio ; the concept of confounding -- The cohort study : rates. ; the concept of bias -- The cohort study: rates ; the concept of bias -- Clinical epidemiology : sensitivity, specificity, misclassification -- Multivariate analysis and interaction -- Survival analysis -- Mathematical models for epidemics -- Detection and analysis of outbreaks -- Routine surveillance of infectious diseases -- Measuring infectivity -- Studying the natural history of infectious diseases -- Seroepidemiology -- The study of contact patterns -- Methods to decide whether or not an illness is infectious -- The epidemiology of vaccination -- The use of subtyping.

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Highly practical yet authoritative, the new edition of Modern Infectious Disease Epidemiology has been thoroughly updated and revised in line with changing health concerns. This successful book continues to outline the tools available to the infectious disease student or clinician seeking a thorough background in the epidemiology of infectious and communicable diseases. Building on many case studies and practical scenarios included, the book then uses the tools learnt to illustrate the fundamental concepts of the study of infectious diseases, such as infection spread, surveillance and control, Infectivity, incubation periods, seroepidemiology, and immunity in populations. New edition of this popular book, completely revised and updated, Retains the clarity and down-to-earth approach praised in previous editions, Successfully combines epidemiological theory with the principles of infectious disease treatment and control, A highly experienced author brings a personal and unique approach to this Important subject, All students of epidemiology, infectious disease medicine and microbiology will find this text invaluable, ensuring its continued popularity. Book jacket.

Communicable diseases.

Epidemiology.

Communicable Diseases-- epidemiology.

Epidemiologic Methods.

Communicable diseases.

Epidemiologie

Epidemiology.

Health and Fitness.

Health and Wellbeing.

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Giesecke, Johan

Date of Transaction

20200822164100.0

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