Stalking Microbes:
A Relentless Pursuit of Infection Control
Richard P Wenzel, MD, MSc
A recently published collection of popular essays describing personal experiences of a renouned specialist in microbial disease treatment and control.
Once we take this book in the hands, "we are leaving for a tour of the infectious circles of civilization - and not a moment too soon.
Our guide will be this splendid and necessary book.
Our leader is a wise and gentle Virgil, a renowned expert in infectious diseases - and an excellent storyteller.
Our tour will center on dangerous infections all over the world, from those that lurk in critical care units to the Staph infection in George Washington leg. We will learn how some simple maneuvers - hand washing, for example - have changed the course of childbirth and wars. We will see our guide in appropriate costumes: from distinguished clinician/scientist to hilarious bat-catcher in his own house (protected fortunately by a bicycle helmet). Along the way, we may even learn to save a life, including our own. The tour will be full of adventures and fascinating tales, including some definite old-fashined heroism, all guaranteed. No shots required" - wrote cardiologist, Professor John Stone of the Emory University who is also a poet, essayist and editor of On Doctoring
Part I. Preparation
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The Prince of Pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus)
K.G. (Vibrio cholerae)
The "Corps" (Mycoplasma pneumoniae)
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Discovery (Rickettsia)
Death in the UCU (Serratia marcescens)
In the Shadow of Semmelweis (Enterococcus, Proteus mirabilis, Streprococcus pyogenes)
The Origin of Fear (Neisseria meningitidis)
A Bump in the Night (Bacteroides, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Plasmodium vivax, Coccidioides)
Epilogue
Readings
The book was published by AuthorHouse - 05/06/2005.
ISBN: 1-4208-2006-0 (sc)
ISBN: 1-4208-2005-2 (dj)
Library of Congress Control Number: 2004195076
The book is also available through this link on Amazon.com
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