ABSTRACT

In the care of pediatric patients, infectious diseases comprise over 50% of the clinical diagnoses. For this reason, it is essential to have a basic understanding of infectious processes and to keep abreast of new developments in the field. This reference stands as a convenient and time-saving reference for clinicians on the diagnosis, treatment, a

chapter 1|14 pages

Congenital and Perinatal Infections

chapter 3|20 pages

Common Outpatient Infections

chapter 4|10 pages

Immunizations

chapter 5|10 pages

Travel Medicine

chapter 6|6 pages

Procedures

chapter 7|14 pages

Laboratory Diagnosis

chapter 8|16 pages

Respiratory Infections

chapter 9|30 pages

Gastrointestinal Infections

chapter 10|12 pages

Bone and Joint Infections

chapter 11|12 pages

Urinary Tract Infections

chapter 12|8 pages

Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

chapter 13|12 pages

Central Nervous System Infections

chapter 14|14 pages

Surgical Infections

chapter 16|14 pages

AIDS

chapter 17|10 pages

The Immunocompromised Host

chapter 18|10 pages

Systemic Fungal Infections

chapter 19|4 pages

Infection Control

chapter 20|26 pages

Antimicrobial Therapy