Recognizing that the value of pharmacists extends beyond clinical interventions to include cost-effective healthcare solutions and compassionate patient-centered care, this new series of handbooks showcases the expanded roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. It is the first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about evidence-based pharmacist care across a wide range of healthcare issues, providing the latest research, guidelines, and up-to-date best practices.

Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections examines a wide range of infectious diseases, from common skin infections to globally impactful diseases such as COVID-19 and tuberculosis. Each chapter offers insights into the clinical, economic, and humanistic aspects of managing these infections, with a strong emphasis on the evidence-based role of pharmacists. Key topics include skin infections, sexually transmitted diseases, HPV, HIV, COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.

Volumes in Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist Care

Volume 1: Cardiovascular Diseases

Volume 2: Endocrine, Respiratory, and Renal Diseases and Disorders

Volume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders

Volume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders

Volume 5: System-Specific Infections

Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections

Volume 7: Skin Diseases and Conditions

Volume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and Disorders

Volume 9: Oncological Diseases and Disorders

Volume 10: Diseases and Disorders of Special Populations

Volume 11: Pharmacist Care in Special Services

Volume 12: Advanced Practices in Pharmacist Care

Volume 13: Pharmacist Skills and Competencies

Volume 14: Clinical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacist Practice, and Pharmacy Clinics: Case Studies from Around the World