Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases E-Book

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Aug 30, 2012 - Medical - 1744 pages

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Disease provides the comprehensive and actionable coverage you need to understand, diagnose, and manage the ever-changing, high-risk clinical problems caused by pediatric infectious diseases. With new chapters, expanded and updated coverage, and increased worldwide perspectives, this authoritative medical reference offers the latest need-to-know information in an easily-accessible, high-yield format for quick answers and fast, effective intervention!

Spend less time searching thanks to a consistent, easily-accessible format featuring revised high-yield information boxes, highlighted key points, and an abundance of detailed illustrations and at-a-glance tables.

Be prepared for the unexpected! A veritable "who's who" of global authorities provides practical knowledge to effectively diagnose and manage almost any infectious disease you may encounter.

Quickly look up the answers you need by clinical presentation, pathogen, or type of host. Get expanded coverage for all types of infectious diseases including new chapters on infection related to pets and exotic animals, and tickborne infections.

Apply the latest recommendations and treatments for emerging and re-emerging diseases including the H1N1 virus.

 

Contents

I Understanding Controlling and Preventing Infectious Diseases
1
Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management
97
III Etiologic Agents of Infectious Diseases
673
IV Laboratory Diagnosis and Therapy of Infectious Diseases
1373
Subject Index
1547
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