Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 4th Edition

Description

In print, online, or on your mobile device, 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 infectious diseases in children and adolescents. 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!

Key Features

• 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.

New to this Edition

• 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.
• Access information on the go from your laptop or mobile device via www.expertconsult.com, featuring a downloadable image gallery, fully searchable text, and links to PubMed.

Related Titles

• Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 7th Edition : Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print
• Tropical Infectious Diseases, 3rd Edition : Principles, Pathogens and Practice (Expert Consult - Online and Print)
• Medicine for the Outdoors, 5th Edition : The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid
• The Harriet Lane Handbook, 19th Edition : Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print
• Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th Edition : Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print

Table of Contents

• View Table of Contents

Author Information

By Sarah S. Long, MD, Chief, Section if Infectious Diseases, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Larry K. Pickering, MD, Senior Advisor to the Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA and Charles G. Prober, MD, Senior Associate Dean, Medical Education Stanford University School of Medicine, Office of the Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA