Full Description
Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children and adolescents.Beginning with a general introduction and diagnosis, the following sections discuss different types of infections - systemic, bacterial, viral, protozoal, parasitic and fungal, and newly emerging diseases. A separate chapter is dedicated to vaccines and immunisation.Written by a recognised author and editor team, which includes contributors from the USA and Switzerland, this practical textbook includes numerous clinical photographs, detailed illustrations and tables. Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children and adolescentsCovers all types of infectionsSeparate chapter on vaccines and immunisationIncludes contributions from experts in the USA and SwitzerlandFeatures nearly 200 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables
Contents
General Topics
Diagnosis and Management
Common Systemic Infections
Common Bacterial Infections
Common Viral Infections
Protozoal, Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Emerging Infections
IAP Guidelines/Protocols
Vaccines and Immunization
Miscellaneous Topics