An Annotated Guide to Key Resources
Aberg JA. Infectious Diseases Handbook: Including Antimicrobial Therapy & Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Hudson, Ohio: Lexi-Comp: American Pharmaceutical Association, 2006. ISBN 1591951216; MCPHS Reference - Boston, Worcester Campus RC112 .I47 2006
Comprehensive, integrated, and easy-to-use handbook designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious diseases.
Abramowicz M. Handbook of Antimicrobial Therapy. New Rochelle, NY: The Medical Letter, 2005. ISBN 0971909334; MCPHS Reference - Boston Campus RM267 .H363 2005
The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics. Called also: The Medical letter handbook of antimicrobial therapy. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Axelsen PH. Essentials of Antimicrobial Pharmacology: AGguide to Fundamentals for Practice. Totowa, NJ: Humanna Press, 2001. ISBN 0896038424; MCPHS Reference - Boston Campus RM 262 .A95 2001
This book provides medical students and clinicians with rapid access to the core principles of antimicrobial pharmacology, and a foundation for decisions about the use of antimicrobials in daily practice. Includes concise summarizes of a range of drugs from antibacterial and antifungal to antiparasitic and antiviral agents, and include immunomodulators and immunizing agents.
Bryskier A. Antimicrobial Agents: Antibacterials and Antifungals. American Society for Microbiology Washington, D.C.: ASM Press, 2005. ISBN 1555812376; MCPHS Reference - Worcester Campus RM267 .A548 2005
One of the most comprehensive and in depth coverage of the history, chemistry, synthesis, mechanisms of action, pharmacology, and efficacy of all antimicrobial agents.
Clarke’s Analysis of Drugs and Poisons, 3rd, Anthony Moffat, Pharmaceutical Press, 2004. ISBN: 0853694737; MCPHS Reference - Boston Campus RS 421.C57 2004
Practical manual provides an authoritative source of analytical data for drugs and poisons. It is intended for use primarily by scientists faced with identifying and quantifying these substances in body fluids, tissue samples and pharmaceutical and industrial products. Sections on many antibiotics inside.
Conte JE. Manual of Antibiotics and Infectious Diseases: Treatment and Prevention. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2002. ISBN 0781723167; MCPHS Reference - Boston, Worcester Campus RM267 .C63 2002
The book covers antibiotics currently available, their doses, and dose adjustments for the daily care of patients. It explains what to do when faced with renal failure, as well as empirical, prophylactic, and definitive antibiotic therapies--everything from bacteria resistance to AIDS therapies.
Finch RG. Antibiotic and Chemotherapy: Anti-infective Agents and Their Use in Therapy. Edinburgh; New York: Churchill Livingstone, 2003. ISBN 0443071292; MCPHS Reference - Boston Campus RM267.A54 2003
Highly respected resource presents globally-relevant coverage of all types of antimicrobial agents used in human medicine, providing authoritative guidance on the principles and practice of antimicrobial chemotherapy. In addition to full coverage of every commonly used antibiotic agent, it includes complete coverage of all antiviral, antiprotozoan and anthelminthic agents.
Franklin TJ, Snow GA. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Antimicrobial Drug Action. New York: Springer; 2005. ISBN 0387225544; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus QR97.A57 F73 2005
Covers medically important antimicrobial agents, compounds not in current medical use, key advances in biochemistry and new developments in unraveling the complex molecular details of drug interactions and resistance.
Georgopapadakou NH. Drug Transport in Antimicrobial and Anticancer Chemotherapy. New York: Marcel Dekker; 1995. ISBN 0824793994; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM 267 .D78 1995
The book establishes a biochemical and clinical framework with a focus on the transport of antibacterial, antifungal/antiparasitic, and anticancer agents.
Greenwood D. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2007. ISBN 0198570163; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM267 .A55 2007
A comprehensive up-to-date account of the principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy as an aid to informed, rational prescribing. Addresses all aspects of antimicrobial drug use, including those specific to developed and developing countries of the world.
Isada CM. Infectious Diseases Handbook: Including Antimicrobial therapy & diagnostic test/procedures. Hudson, OH: Lexi-Comp; 1996. ISBN 0916589382; MCPHS Drug Information Table RC 111 .I54 1997-1998
Provides information on identifying, diagnosing, and determining appropriate therapy for infectious disease.
Krohn K, Kirst HA, and Maag H. Antibiotics and Antiviral Compounds: Chemical Synthesis and Modification. Weinheim; New York: VCH, 1993. ISBN 1560817453; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM 265.2 .A58 1993
A unique overview of recent developments in the chemical synthesis and modification of antibiotics and antiviral agents.
Nightingale CH. Antimicrobial Pharmacodynamics in Theory and Clinical Practice. New York: Informa Healthcare, 2007. ISBN 0824729250; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM267 .A555 2007
Essential information on the pharmacodynamics of all major classes of the antimicrobial armamentarium and emerging agents currently in development. Written by experienced professionals in the field, this guide uses an abundance of examples throughout.
Owens RC, Ambrose PG, and Nightingale CH. Antibiotic Optimization: Concepts and Strategies in Clinical Practice. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2005. ISBN 082475431X; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM267.A546 2005
This book focuses on topics ranging from the economics of drug-resistant infections and the management of antimicrobial use to new methods to optimize the selection, route of administration, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial therapies for common infections.
Pratt WB, Scholar EM. Antimicrobial Drugs. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 0195125290; MCPHS Circulation - Worcester Campus RM 262 .S36 2000
Surveys the drugs used to treat bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. A comprehensive presentations of the mechanisms for both the antimicrobial actions and for the adverse clinical effects of these drugs with complete discussions of the pharmacology, highlighted by numerous charts and tables.
Salvatierra-González R, Benguigui Y. Antimicrobial Resistance in the Americas: Magnitude and Containment of the Problem. Washington, DC: Pan American Health Organization, Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization, c2000.; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM409 .A575 2000
Noteworthy articles on monitoring bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs, and factors determining the use of antimicrobials.
Sanford JP, Gilbert DN, and Sande MA. Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy. Dallas, TX: Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc., 1995. ISBN: 9781930808461; MCPHS Reference - Boston, Worcester and Manchester Campus RM265 .S36 2006
A concise, well-annotated and popular pocket reference.
Schönfeld W, Kirst HA. Macrolide Antibiotics. Basel; Boston: Birkhäuser Verlag, 2002. ISBN 3764361867 ; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM666.M25 M325 2002
The current state of research, development, and use of macrolides as a treatment option for bacterial infections is the subject of this monograph. The chapters cover aspects of microbiology, clinical use and experience, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, biochemistry, and chemistry of each drug.
Simon C, Stille W, Wilkinson PJ. Claus S. Antibiotic Therapy in Clinical Practice. Stuttgart; New York: Schattauer, 1993. ISBN 3794513681; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RM 275 .S56 1993
Systematic presentation of antimicrobials together with practical guidelines on their use.
Strohl WR. Biotechnology of Antibiotics. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1997. ISBN 0824798678; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus TP 248.65.A57 .B57 1997
Offers a good balance between proven traditional approaches and modern methods that promise to yield new products and processes. Written by authorities from both industry and academia.
Yoshikawa TT, Norman DC. Antimicrobial Therapy in the Elderly Patient. New York: Marcel Dekker; 1994. ISBN 0824791630; MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus RC 953.7 .A56 1994
Information on the biochemistry, pharmacology, clinical indications, dosage, toxicity and cost-effectiveness of antimicrobial agents for geriatric patients with infections.
Wilsom WR, Sande MA. Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Infectious Diseases The McGraw-Hill Companies 2001. Available online via STAT!Ref Online Electronic Medical Library. Teton Data Systems (TDS). Jackson, Wyoming.
Essential, clinically oriented information on infectious diseases for students, house officers, practitioners, and other health care providers in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
Dale D (editor)Infectious Diseases: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention. WebMD Inc. 2007. Available online via STAT!Ref Online Electronic Medical Library. Teton Data Systems (TDS). Jackson, Wyoming.
Well-referenced, concise, clinic friendly text, richly illustrated with figures and tables to help you to quickly get to the right answers in the management of most new and mainstays infectious disease problems.
Bartlet JG (editor). Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide: Diagnosis & Treatment of Infectious
Diseases (ABX Guide). Johns Hopkins University, Division of Infectious Diseases. 2008.
Available online at: http://hopkinsabxguide.org/
Peer-reviewed, up-to-date information on the evaluation and treatment of infectious diseases in adults. Designed for rapid access to critical information for use at point-of-care. Free PDA download.
Ganz NM, Brown RB, Berk SL, et al. Manual of Clinical Problems in Infectious Disease 5th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2005. Available online via Books@Ovid.
Reliable quick-reference guide to diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Pickering LK (editor). Red Book: 2006 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases 27ed. Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006. Available online via STAT!Ref Online Electronic Medical Library. Teton Data Systems (TDS). Jackson, Wyoming.
Current and accurate information available from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with focus on pediatric and new infectious diseases and immunizations.
Clinical Reference Library (Lexi-Comp)
Search for brand or generic names of drugs and find essential well known information on drug interactions, drug identification, I.V. compatibility, pronunciation, dosages and more.
Clinical Pharmacology
Search for brand or generic names of drugs to find comprehensive, relatively up to date, referenced information on drug-drug, drug-herb, drug-food, drug-ethanol/tobacco interactions, pharmacology, and clinical issues. PDA download available.
Facts and Comparisons (former eFacts)
Included in Clin-eguide under Rx Information tab.
Infromation on drug-drug and drug-herb identifications, drug interactions, formularies, off label and orphan drugs, toxicology treatment guidelines.
Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
Information on drugs in clinical use worldwide, as well as selected investigational and veterinary drugs, herbal and complementary medicines, pharmaceutical excipients, vitamins and nutritional agents, vaccines, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media and diagnostic agents, medicinal gases, drugs of abuse and recreational drugs, toxic substances, disinfectants, and pesticides.
Micromedex
Search for brand or generic names of drugs to find comprehensive, relatively up to date, referenced information on drug-drug, drug-herb, drug-food, drug-ethanol/tobacco interactions, pharmacology, toxicology, emergency response, and clinical implications. PDA download available.
UpToDate (in Library access only on 1 computer)
A peer reviewed resource to help answer clinical questions. Written by physician authors and editors; Includes treatment recommendations covering 13 medical specialties, patient information, calculators, a drug information database, links to Medline abstracts.
Clin-eguide
An online clinical decision support system that provides evidence-based information for health care providers; Integrates content from Ovid, Facts & Comparisons (eFacts), and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, as well as other premier publishers. From Wolters Kluwer.
PIER Online (Physicians’ Education and Information Resource)
Provides health care professionals with evidence-based guidelines; produced by the American College of Physicians; available to MCPHS users through Clinical Pharmacology under the "Resource Center" drop-down menu.
EBM reviews (Ovid)
Includes evidence-based information from the full Cochrane Library: ACP Journal Club, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CCTR), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Cochrane DSR), Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE), Cochrane Methodology Register, Health Technology Assessment
NHS Economic Evaluation Database (NHSEED)
Embase.com
A database known for its extensive coverage of drug and biomedical literature, including dentistry, nursing, & veterinary medicine; includes MEDLINE; Search using both MeSH and EMTREE terms (all MeSH terms are included in EMTREE); Updated daily.
Medline (Ovid and Pubmed)
Bibliographic database of over 12 million citations to the literature of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health, pre-clinical sciences, biomedicine, and health care; International in scope; mid 1960s +
Scopus
A multidisciplinary database containing over 28 million records from over 14, 000 peer-reviewed journal titles, including over 500 Open Access journals; Includes all the citations from MEDLINE and Embase; Also includes patent searching through the web; Updated daily. (Abstracts 1966 +) (References 1996 +)
Science Direct
A database of all electronic journals published by Elsevier Science. Can be searched by subject or by specific journal title. Full text is available for subscribed journals. For access to non-subscribed journals, please see reference staff for assistance.
Full text: beginning dates vary - present.
Science Reference Center
A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Fong IW, Alibek K : New and Evolving Infections of the 21st Century. Springer: New York, 2007. ISBN 13: 9780387326474
Provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions in infectious diseases to the researcher, clinician, generalists, specialists and trainees such as sinusitis, otitis media and asymptomatic bacteriuria. Other more complicated but less common conditions challenging internists, clinical infectious disease consultants and other specialists are also reviewed (i.e. meningitis, ventilator associated pneumonia, sepsis, hepatitis C, B etc.)Review: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/357/6/627
Tibayrenc ME. Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases: Modern Methodologies. John Wiley & Sons, 2006. ISBN 13: 9780471657323
This reference provides multidisciplinary approach and its successful application to novel technologies. It bridges the fields of molecular epidemiology, genetics and evolution, and infectious diseases to present new approaches to the study, surveillance, and control of infectious diseases.
Review:http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/0470114193/SCI045000/Encyclopedia-of-Infectious-Diseases--Modern-Methodologies.html
Owen RC. Antimicrobial Resistance: Problem Pathogens and Clinical Countermeasures, Informa Healthcare, 2008. ISBN 13: 9780824729417
Detailed coverage of strategies to inhibit the growth of existing resistant pathogens, prevent the emergence of novel resistant organisms or resistance mechanisms, and minimize the impact of drug resistant organisms in various healthcare settings. Surpassing other resources on the subject, this guide reviews the basic principles of antimicrobial resistance and epidemiology while highlighting the most recent issues in the field including antifungal resistance, anaerobic organisms, and resistance in long-term and community settings.
Review: http://wisdomelibrary.blogspot.com/2008/03/antimicrobial-resistance-problem.html
Buhner SH. Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Restistant Bacteria. Storey Publishing.1999. ISBN 13: 9781580171489
The book offers information about antibiotic resistant microbes and the herbs that are effective in fighting them.
Review: http://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Antibiotics-Alternatives-Drug-Resistant-Medicinal/dp/1580171486
Burke A, Chuna M. Antibiotic Essentials. 7th.ed. Jones & Bartlett Publishers 2008.
ISBN: 9780763761189
Concise, practical, and authoritative guide to the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases commonly encountered in adults.
Hauser AR. Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians: Choosing the Right Antibacterial Agent. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. ISBN 13: 9780781794640
Designed for quick, easy comprehension, this handbook reference will assist medical students in understanding the rationale behind antibiotic selection for common bacterial pathogens and infectious disease presentations. Heavily illustrated with two-color figures the book also includes fact-anecdotes, interesting ancillary information, mnemonics, and questions to test understanding.
Review: http://www.amazon.com/Antibiotic-Basics-Clinicians-Antibacterial-Lippincott/dp/0781794641
Antimicrobial Resistance (National Center for Infectious Diseases)
http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/
This site is designed to provide both general and technical information about antimicrobial resistance. It includes definitions, explanations, tips for preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance as well as clinical guidelines, surveillance data, and scientific publications.
APUA (Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics - SB Levy, Tufts)
http://www.tufts.edu/med/apua/index.html
APUA works to improve antimicrobial policy and clinical practices worldwide in order to control antimicrobial resistance and strengthen society’s defenses against infectious diseases.
CDC’s National Center for Infectious Diseases: Antimicrobial Resistance
http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/
Includes general information plus technical information for health professionals.
Food Safety Network
http://www.foodsafetynetwork.ca/en/index.php
Information source for researchers, students, professionals and consumers on antibiotic resistance and other food safety issues. Network located at the University of Guelph, Canada.
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
http://www.ift.org/cms/
Research from the IFT, a nonprofit scientific society, in the areas of food science, food technology, and related issues.
National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS): Enteric Bacteria
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/narms/
Includes data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)-the largest, on-going telephone survey system, tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the United States yearly since 1984.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Antibiotic Resistance
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/anti_resist.html
Includes essential background information on antibiotic resistance recommendations and strategies as well as veterinary and industry information and press releases.
World Health Organization: Anti-infective Drug Resistance
http://www.who.int/emc/amr.html
Includes the WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance
NPR http://www.npr.org/
Search, browse and listen to news broadcasts and get linked to key internal and external links.
PBS Online http://www.pbs.org/
Search related video and audio broadcasts on antibiotics.
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