Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Comprehensive in scope, yetconcise and easy to manage,Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 6th Edition, by Drs. Sarah S. Long, Charles G. Prober, Marc Fischer, and new editor David Kimberlin, is your go-to resource for authoritative information on infectious diseases in children and adolescents. A veritable"who's who" of global authoritiesprovides the practical knowledge you need tounderstand, diagnose, and managealmost any pediatric infectious disease you may encounter. Covers thelatest aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Features aneasy-access formatwith high-yield information boxes, highlighted key points, and an abundance of detailed illustrations and at-a-glance tables. Allowsquick look-up by clinical presentation, pathogen, or type of host. Highlights expandingantimicrobial resistance patternsandnew therapiesfor viral and fungal infections and resistant bacterial infections. Includes coverage of thelatest vaccine products, recommendations, and effectiveness. Reviewsemerging healthcare-associated infections, their management, control, and prevention. Contains anew chapteron Chorioamnionitis and Neonatal Consequences. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.Your enhanced eBook allows you to accessall ofthe text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.