Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children and adolescents.

Beginning with a general introduction and diagnosis, the following sections discuss different types of infections – systemic, bacterial, viral, protozoal, parasitic and fungal, and newly emerging diseases. A separate chapter is dedicated to vaccines and immunisation.

Written by a recognised author and editor team, which includes contributors from the USA and Switzerland, this practical textbook includes numerous clinical photographs, detailed illustrations and tables.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children and adolescents
• Covers all types of infections
• Separate chapter on vaccines and immunisation
• Includes contributions from experts in the USA and Switzerland
• Features nearly 200 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables