Control Of Communicable Diseases Manual 20th Edition

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Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 20th Edition by David L. Heymann is the pocket-sized bible infectious-disease professionals reach for when fast, evidence-based answers matter. Updated in 2015, this 729-page trade paperback distills the American Public Health Association’s latest guidance on outbreak control, surveillance, and prevention across every major communicable disease.

Inside you’ll find concise fact sheets, updated case definitions, antimicrobial therapy notes, and country-specific vaccination requirements—everything infection-control nurses, medical students, and field epidemiologists need in a compact 4 x 6.5-inch format that fits a lab-coat pocket. The manual’s durable binding and clean, high-contrast tables are built for quick reference during hectic shifts.

This copy is in very good condition: crisp, tight pages, no tears or highlighting, and a name discreetly penned on the cover page. Coming from a smoke-free home, it’s ready for immediate use in your coursework, clinic, or travel-medicine kit. Secure this trusted reference and stay current with today’s best practices in communicable-disease management.