Includes the new cephalosporins, macrolides, quinalones, antifungal and antiviral drugs. Revised sections on penicillin G, third generation cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, synthetic antibacterials, drugs for tuberculosis, antifungal and antiviral drugs new co-authors, trained in Australia and the U.S.A., who hold important consultancies involving both clinical infectious disease and research. previous edition recommended by the American College of Physicians for Infectious Diseases Physicians in training. Unconditionally established as the leading and most authoritative work in its field, this major reference book provides, in a systemic and concise manner, all the information the clinician requires when treating infections susceptible to antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, as well as parasitic diseases which respond to antibiotics. Appreciation of the prevalence of infectious diseases, and knowledge of available drugs or drug combinations to which they are sensitive, are essential for successful patient management.