Best Infectious Diseases Books of 2025

Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases: 2-Volume Set is a comprehensive guide trusted by healthcare providers for four decades. The 9th edition features expanded chapters, global coverage, and regular updates to keep readers up-to-date on the latest information in the field. The book covers epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents in-depth. It also highlights emerging viral infections such as Ebola, Zika, Marburg, SARS, and MERS, and new recommendations for vaccination against various infections. The book also covers topics like bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic use and toxicity, and immunological mechanisms. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for those seeking expertise on the diagnosis and treatment of complex infectious diseases.

Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple is an updated approach to clinical microbiology with mnemonics, summary charts, and illustrations. It covers a wide range of infectious diseases from Ebola to COVID-19, including the latest diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines. The book is ideal for healthcare students and professionals, making it easy to understand complex subjects and develop critical thinking skills. This book is unique in its approach to medical information, making it accessible, and fun to learn.

The Red Book 2021 is a trusted reference for healthcare professionals seeking clinical guidance on the prevention, management, and control of pediatric infectious diseases. The 32nd edition offers evidence-based recommendations for more than 200 childhood infections and vaccinations, drawing on the expertise of the CDC, FDA, and physician contributors. It is an essential tool for pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, medical residents, and students. The book is edited by David W. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, who has extensive clinical and research experience in pediatric infectious diseases. Overall, this book is a highly recommended source for pediatric providers at all levels of training.

The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis is a gripping nonfiction thriller that chronicles the response of medical visionaries to the COVID-19 outbreak. As the Trump administration faltered, a secret team of dissenting doctors known as the Wolverines, fought to implement their work and save lives. Lewis masterfully weaves together the stories of these unsung heroes and their fight against misinformation and bureaucracy. This book is a must-read for those interested in public health and government response to pandemics.

The CDC Yellow Book 2024: Health Information for International Travel is a comprehensive reference text that has been a trusted resource for over half a century. It provides expert guidance for safe and healthy travel abroad, including disease-specific prevention and treatment recommendations and background information on health threats associated with international travel. The latest edition features updates on practicing travel medicine in a virtual environment, guidelines for self-treating common travel conditions, and expanded content on safe international travel for specific groups. It also includes country-specific recommendations for mosquito avoidance, yellow fever vaccine, and malaria prevention. This book is a must-have for anyone planning to travel internationally.

Immunology Made Ridiculously Simple is a concise and clear overview of the basic science and clinical aspects of immunology. It is an excellent resource for medical students and other health professionals preparing for the USMLE board review. The author, Dr. Mahmoudi, provides a straightforward presentation of innate and adaptive immunity, immune cells, antibodies and antigens, and other components of the immune system and their interactions. The clinical section is equally informative, covering hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, common diagnostic tests, vaccination, transplantation, and tumor immunology. Overall, this book is an excellent reference for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of immunology in a simple and concise manner.

The sixth edition of "Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide" is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for preventing and managing infectious diseases in early childhood education settings. With over 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms, including pediatrician-approved guidance on COVID-19, this guide is aligned with the most recent version of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Red Book®. The book also includes information on pandemic preparedness and a continually updated website. Timothy R. Shope, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Andrew N. Hashikawa, MD, MS, FAAP, have created a user-friendly guide that offers clear, authoritative guidance on limiting the spread of infection.

This book, titled "Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, and Clinical Applications," offers a comprehensive understanding of molecular biology principles, current methods, and their clinical applications. It explains the use and interpretation of molecular-based assays in patient care, with an expanded discussion of nucleic acid sequencing and updated coverage of proteomics and mass spectrometry applications. The book is highly recommended by readers, with one reviewer calling it "the only book you need to become certified." Overall, it is an excellent resource for laboratory professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in molecular diagnostics.

The 2023 edition of Nelson’s Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy is a must-have reference for healthcare professionals who treat infectious diseases in children. The book offers the latest recommendations for treatment and drug descriptions for all available antimicrobial agents. Additionally, it covers topics such as prevention of symptomatic infection, antibiotic stewardship, and antibiotic therapy for children with obesity. The commentary provided by the authors helps in selecting the best antimicrobial choices for each disease. The book is edited by John S. Bradley and John D. Nelson, two distinguished professors of Pediatrics with extensive experience in the field. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals who care for children with infectious diseases.

Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology is an essential reference for anyone interested in the identification of bacteria. It contains short descriptions of all organisms, including their shape, size, and basic metabolic features. The book also includes keys to genera and species, genus descriptions, and numerous illustrations to aid in identification. Although the systematic information is found in Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, this edition serves as a useful reference for identifying unknown bacteria. Overall, this book is a must-have for bacteriology enthusiasts and professionals alike.