Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Requisites (Requisites in Pediatrics) - Hardcover

Bergelson MD, Jeffrey; Zaoutis MD, Theoklis; Shah, Samir S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323020410 ISBN 13: 9780323020411

Publisher: Mosby, 2008

Synopsis

This new volume in the Requisites in Pediatrics series offers expert advice in the assessment and treatment of infectious diseases in children. An emphasis on common conditions enables you to address the cases you’re most likely to encounter, and discussions of unusual infections helps you determine when to seek additional information or consultation. It delivers all this information designed in a way that compliments your practice and in the proven “high-yield Requisites format―equipping you to master the material quickly. Perfect for quick review, everyday practice, and exam preparation, this is one resource you’ll consult time and time again!

• Examines infections in terms of their effects on specific body sites or organs to mirror how diagnoses are often made in real practice.
• Highlights infections in specific patient populations including newborns, transplant patients, travelers, and children with HIV to equip you to address special scenarios.
• Discusses immunization and basic infection control in doctors’ offices and child-care facilities to reduce the risk of the spread of infections.
• Presents chapters on fevers of unknown origin and febrile syndromes characterized by rashes to prepare you for difficult-to-diagnose cases.
• Summarizes basic information and vocabulary concerning microorganisms and antimicrobials essential for the interpretation of laboratory reports.
• Follows a logical, consistent chapter format to facilitate quick and easy reference.
• Offers practice-proven guidance on differential diagnoses, lab values / radiologic studies, treatment / therapy recommendations, and advice on when to refer to a specialist.
• Features a wealth of illustrations and tables that make details clearer, and illuminate important information.
• Includes highlighted boxes that emphasize relevant case studies · key points of each section · current controversies · and other important topics that can affect your practice.

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Review

This new volume of the Requisites in Pediatrics series is dedicated to students, residents, family practitioners, general pediatricians and nurse practitioners. The major part is dedicated to diagnosis and treatment making it especially interesting for daily practice and primary care in the hospital and outside the hospital. As infectious problems are the most frequent pathologies encountered in the pediatric practice this book is an excellent preparation for general pediatrics. This easy to read book is an up-to-date book summarizing the authors experience as well as the evidence in the literature. The tables and figures as well as the summary of the major points at the end of each chapter are particularly useful and the suggested readings are extremely helpful if the reader is looking for more information or has a special interest. The European Journal of Paediatrics, August 2008

"The book is designed for "students, pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, family physicians, and general pediatricians." It is most suitable for residents or students doing a one-month rotation with a pediatric infectious disease specialist." - DOODY'S BOOK REVIEW,  2 Stars

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0323020410
• ISBN 13: 9780323020411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448