Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
A PARTHASARATHYSynopsis
Infectious diseases in children remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Considering the ever-changing trends of infectious diseases, atypical presentations of diseases, and new emerging infectious diseases, an early clinical diagnosis can be challenging. The book offers a pictorial ready-reckoner for infections, both common and uncommon, encountered by the health care provider in day-to-day practice. There is no known publication, such as Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in children from a developing country. It provides a rich gallery of spotters in various infectious diseases prevalent in the tropical countries. The infections have been classified as per the organ systems: Infections in Neonates, Fever with Rash and Infections in the Immunocompromised Child, have been discussed separately. Each image is accompanied by a brief and precise description of the clinical feature as well as suggested management for the same.
Synopsis
Infectious diseases in children remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Considering the ever-changing trends of infectious diseases, atypical presentations of diseases, and new emerging infectious diseases, an early clinical diagnosis can be challenging. The book offers a pictorial ready-reckoner for infections, both common and uncommon, encountered by the health care provider in day-to-day practice. There is no known publication, such as Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in children from a developing country. It provides a rich gallery of spotters in various infectious diseases prevalent in the tropical countries. The infections have been classified as per the organ systems: Infections in Neonates, Fever with Rash and Infections in the Immunocompromised Child, have been discussed separately. Each image is accompanied by a brief and precise description of the clinical feature as well as suggested management for the same.
Description
Infectious diseases in children remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Considering the ever-changing trends of infectious diseases, atypical presentations of diseases, and new emerging infectious diseases, an early clinical diagnosis can be challenging. The book offers a pictorial ready-reckoner for infections, both common and uncommon, encountered by the health care provider in day-to-day practice. There is no known publication, such as Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in children from a developing country. It provides a rich gallery of spotters in various infectious diseases prevalent in the tropical countries. The infections have been classified as per the organ systems: Infections in Neonates, Fever with Rash and Infections in the Immunocompromised Child, have been discussed separately. Each image is accompanied by a brief and precise description of the clinical feature as well as suggested management for the same.
Key Features
• Almost all the pediatric infectious diseases have been described as per the organ systems. Besides this, topics such as infections in neonates, fever with rash and infections in the immunocompromised child have been discussed separately. Each image is accompanied by a brief and precise description of the clinical feature as well as suggested management for the same.
• This atlas is divided into 12 sections and each section has different subparts, which have been authored by eminent and renowned personalities who are masters in their fields.
• This multi-contributor book will have a special influence in the interpretation of various aspects of childhood infections such as development of a rational diagnostic approach, and management and prevention.
• Separate section with specific subparts on infections requiring surgical care and infections in the immunocompromised child forming integral part of this book.
• This book authored by eminent pediatricians and others renowned authors, who are masters in their field would serve as a ready-reckoner for a pediatric practitioner with a busy schedule.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB
Edition :
1/e
Binding :
Hard Back
Language :
English
Pages :
186
ISBN-13 :
9789350903780
Dimensions :
8.5 x 11
Printing Format Color :
Four Color
Copyright year :
2013