Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine

The Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine, fifth edition is the definitive resource for medical problems in tropical regions, and in low-resource settings. Comprehensive in scope, and concise in style, this portable guide ensures that you always have the vital information you need at your fingertips. Fully revised and updated for its fifth edition, it is now even better than ever. The chapter on HIV medicine has been significantly updated, and other revisions include up-to-date guidance on viruses such as COVID-19 and Ebola, improved vaccine regimens, and rabies prophylaxis. With the clear, easy-reference style of the trusted Oxford Handbook format, written and reviewed by an international team of clinical experts, this is a truly global handbook and an essential resource. Make sure you never leave home without it!

Key Points:

• • Comprehensively updated to include all relevant changes in the field
• • Fast access to practical, evidence-based advice on diagnosis, clinical features, and management
• • A lifeline for all those working with tropical diseases or in low-resource and tropical settings

New to this Edition:

• • Includes a major revision and update of the chapter on HIV Medicine, to reflect recent advances
• • Provides a thorough revision of guidance on viruses such as COVID-19, Arboviruses, and zoonotic hemorrhagic fever viruses including Ebola
• • Follows updated WHO guidelines for HIV, TB, and rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis
• • Updated with simpler and shorter regimens for vaccines, improving cost effectiveness and dose sparing for vaccines and rabies immunoglobulin