Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Infectious Disease

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 and prevention of pediatric infections diseases and is completely updated to include the latest guidelines from esteemed societies such as the Infectious Disease Society of America the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the American Thoracic Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics.