Infectious Diseases Of Children

by Samuel Katz (Editor), Anne A. Gershon (Editor), Peter J. Hotez (Editor)

This classic text is a comprehensive and concise reading on the most common infectious diseases of children for all practicing pediatricians and pediatric residents. The tenth edition has new material on common parasitic infections, endocarditis, newly-emerging infections, infections in children with cystic fibrosis, anerobic/wound infections, and more. Includes 22 full-color clinical photos and complete cross-referencing of material between chapters, associating symptoms with possible diagnoses.

* Presents common infections in alphabetical order * Features new discussions of anerobic/wound infections, newly emerged infections, common parasitic infections, endocarditis, infections in children with cystic fibrosis, and more * Offers cross-referencing between chapters to help you associate symptoms and speed your differential diagnosis * All-new information etiologies of diarrhea, antiviral drugs, illnesses caused by human herpes virus 6, streptococcal infections of incresing virulence, and more

785 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1997