Surgical Infections provides comprehensive and authoritative information on the biology, prevention, and management of post-operative infections. Original articles cover the latest advancements, new therapeutic management strategies, and translational research that is being applied to improve clinical outcomes and successfully treat post-operative infections.Surgical Infections coverage includes:-Peritonitis and intra-abdominal infections-Surgical site infections-Pneumonia and other nosocomial infections-Cellular and humoral immunity-Biology of the host response-Organ dysfunction syndromes-Antibiotic use-Resistant and opportunistic pathogens-Epidemiology and prevention-The operating room environment-Diagnostic studies