{"title":"Karl Ekdahl","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Karl Ekdahl, a prominent author and expert in public health. Known for his expertise in the Health \u0026amp; Wellness field, Ekdahl's contributions have made a significant impact on the understanding and management of communicable diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features the \u003cem\u003eCommunicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, a valuable resource for both professionals and individuals interested in public health. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies, evidence-based practices, and essential information to effectively control and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEkdahl's writings are recognised for their clarity, making complex health topics accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise. Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, or simply keen on understanding the intricacies of disease control, Karl Ekdahl's works provide indispensable knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Ekdahl's collection to expand your understanding of health protection and discover valuable insights into maintaining community wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"communicable-disease-control-and-health-protection-handbook-by-norman-begg-9781394327690","title":"Communicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthoritative, up-to-date guide to current protocols surrounding the identification and control of infectious diseases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical advice for specific situations and the important background knowledge that underlies communicable disease control activities. The book, designed to be concise and accessible, explains topics ranging from basic principles to recent changes and innovations in health protection practice. Major syndromes and individual infections are insightfully addressed, as well as an outline of the World Health Organization's international health regulations and the organisational arrangements in place in all European Union nations. This Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised to capture new developments in the area, especially those following the COVID-19 pandemic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeningitis and meningism, gastrointestinal infection, community acquired pneumonia, rash in pregnancy, rash and fever in children, and illness in returning travelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAmoebic dysentery, anthrax, botulism, chickenpox and shingles, chlamydia trachomatis, and cholera\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManaging incidents and outbreaks, community infection control, hospital infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and risks to and from healthcare workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrevention of blood-borne infections, migrant and refugee health, managing acute chemical and radiation incidents, and global health security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunicable Disease Control and Health Protection Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for public health professionals working in communicable disease control and health protection, public health physicians, epidemiologists, public health nurses, infection control nurses, environmental health officers, microbiologists, policymakers, and general practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031782015212,"sku":"9781394327690","price":162.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11816543482684.jpg?v=1764147194"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karl-ekdahl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}