The overall organization of the chapters is easy to follow and presents the disease, the clinical signs and history, the tests, and treatments in a concise bulleted format. Unfortunately, hot topic areas such as nutritional agents and eye conditions in the immunocompromised are not sufficiently developed. The laboratory testing chapters have bibliographies, but the most recent source was dated 1990. The book contains a few algorithm flow charts and diagrams, but no photographs. The appendices, including ophthalmic abbreviations, conversion charts and sample forms, may be useful.
Indexing is thorough and cross-references acronyms.
Due to the focus on therapeutic categories, some specific agents such as amphotericin B, are not included in the index. Libraries should look for a more comprehensive and well-referenced resource. Inc. All rights reserved.