Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Through six outstanding editions, Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases has been a highly regarded, go-to resource for authoritative information on infectious diseases in children and adolescents. In this fully revised 7th Edition, new editor-in-chief Dr. David Kimberlin leads a team of outstanding new editors, Drs. Grace M. Aldrovandi, Adam J. Ratner, and José R. Romero, who bring fresh perspectives to this fast-changing field. A veritable "who's who" of global authorities have contributed nearly 300 practical, comprehensive chapters to this concise, easy to manage, and richly illustrated text. Features an easy-access format with high-yield information boxes, highlighted key points, and an abundance of detailed illustrations and at-a-glance tables Allows quick look-up by clinical presentation, pathogen, or type of host; utilizes uniform headings, tone, and style throughout, with strategic keywords to improve discoverability and navigation; and provides integrated cross-references to help you move seamlessly between related chapters Provides new content on conditions that mimic infectious diseases, such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, macrophage activation syndrome, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, and Kawasaki disease Expands coverage of new morbidities and evidence-based strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections Highlights new vaccines recently approved or currently in development Contains updated insights on the evolving spectrum of illness from SARS-CoV-2 and Zika viruses Offers a deeper look at intrauterine infection as part of the approach to neonates with suspected infection An invaluable reference for ID specialists, pediatricians, and pediatric and ID residents; trainees, clinicians, microbiologists, and researchers in fields related to neonates, children, or adolescents; and hospital infection control officers and related policy-making groups An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date