Provides comprehensive coverage of all evidence–based infectious diseases for ID physicians and microbiologists of all levels   Written by an international team of authors specializing in microbiology and infectious disease, this new edition of Evidenced–based Infectious Diseases presents practical, up–to–date information on the care of individual patients suffering from infectious diseases. Each chapter addresses a series of focused clinical questions addressed in a systematic fashion, including a comprehensive literature search, and a rating of the quality of evidence using principles of the GRADE framework. Presented in two sections, the first part of this new edition covers specific diseases such as skin and soft–tissue infections; bone and joint infections; infective endocarditis; meningitis and encephalitis; community–acquired pneumonia; tuberculosis; urinary tract infections; sexually transmitted infections; HIV; hepatitis; and influenza. It also features two new chapters on health–care associated pneumonia and Clostridium difficile infection. The second part focuses on special populations and examines infections in a critical care setting; infection prevention and control; infections in neutropenic hosts; infections in general surgery; and infections in healthcare workers. There is also a new chapter on antimicrobial stewardship.  The only infectious disease book to adopt a 100% evidence–based approach Contains three brand new chapters on the latest hot topics Case–based approach throughout Provides guidance on patient management regimens strongly supported by the evidence Consistent rating of evidence quality following GRADE framework principles Focuses on the most patient–important, clinical questions likely to be encountered An invaluable treasure–trove of evidence–based information distilled into guidance for clinical practice, Evidence–Based Infectious Diseases is the ideal reference work for all those involved with microbiology, infectious diseases, and clinical management.