Part of the Pediatric Practice series, Pediatric Practice: Infectious Diseases is filled with practical, clinically relevant guidance for successful infectious disease management. The care of the patient forms the core of this indispensable resource, which also provides perspectives on epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis that every pediatrician, infectious disease specialist, and pediatric nurse needs to know.



The book's high-yield coverage includes detailed, yet precise overviews of specific infections and their etiology, along with proven diagnostic and management strategies that you can incorporate into your practice right away.



Features:

Tips that tell you what you must know--and what you must do--at every stage of care
Diagnostic and treatment algorithms
Signs/Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis boxes
'When to Refer' boxes, which examine all the relevant clinical considerations
Diagnostic Tests--with a realistic emphasis on the rights tests to order
Medical Treatment coverage that includes drugs, dosages, and administration in an easy-to-read tabular format
Convenient icons and a templated chapter design
Numerous clinical color photos and didactic diagrams