Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
4th Edition
Published in November 1997
Book
Hardback
3049 pages
978-0-7216-6448-4 (ISBN)
Description
Announcing the fully revised and updated 4th Edition of the acclaimed single-source reference on infectious diseases in children. The New Edition of this comprehensive classic reflects the latest findings and the newest techniques in molecular biology, genetics, and more--providing readers with today's most complete understanding of the pathophysiology of the full range of diseases. Full-chapter coverage is given to such topics as the immune response and its role in susceptibility of the host to infection, epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, including both active and passive immunizations, use of bacteriology, serology, and virology laboratories, therapeutics, and more. Clinical manifestations as well as step-by-step diagnosis and treatment guidelines are also provided. Review from Previous Edition: "The range of topics is panoramic and the depth encyclopedic...A model of a comprehensive textbook." --Journal of Perinatology
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
482 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
8235 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-6448-4 (9780721664484)
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James Cherry | Gail J. Demmler-Harrison | Sheldon L. Kaplan
Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
2-Volume Set
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02/2018
8th Edition
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€349.99
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James Cherry | Gail J. Demmler-Harrison | Sheldon L. Kaplan
Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Expert Consult - Online and Print, 2-Volume Set
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10/2013
7th Edition
Saunders
€301.99
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Ralph David Feigin | James D. Cherry | Gail J. Demmler-Harrison
Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
2-Volume Set
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11/2003
5th Edition
Saunders
€319.93
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Previous edition
Ralph David Feigin | James D. Cherry
Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Book
09/1992
3rd Edition
Saunders
€264.13
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Content
Part I: Host Parasite Relationships and the Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases. Part II: Infection of Specific Organ Systems. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. Infections of the Heart. Central Nervous System Infections. Genitourinary Infections. Gastrointestinal Infections. Liver Diseases. Other Intra-Abdominal Infections. Musculoskeletal Infections. Skin Infections. Ocular Infections. Systemic Infectious Diseases. Infections of the Fetus and Newborn. Infections of the Compromised Host. Unclassified Infectious Diseases. Part III: Infections with Specific Microorganisms. Bacterial Infections: Gram-Positive Cocci, Gram-Negative Cocci, Gram-Positive Bacilli, Enterobacteria, Gram-Negative Coccobacilli, Treponemataceae. Viral Infections: DNA Viruses: Parvoviridae, Papilloviridae, Adenoviridae, Hepatoviridae, Herpesviridae, Poxviridae. RNA Viruses: Picornaviridae, Caliciviridae, Reoviridae, Togaviridae, Flaviviridae, Orthomyxoviridae, Paramyxoviridae, Rhabdoviridae, Filoviridae, Coronaviridae, Bunyaviridae, Retroviridae. Chlamydial Infections. Rickettsial Diseases. Mycoplasma. Fungal Diseases. Parasitic Diseases: Protozoa, Nematodes, Cestodes, Trematodes, Arthropods. Health Information for International Travel. Part IV: Infection Control. Hospital Control of Infections. Part V: Therapeutics. Part VI: Prevention of Infectious Diseases. Other Preventive Considerations. Part VII: Guides to the Diagnosis of Infection. Part VIII: Biostatistics Applicable to the Subspecialty of Infectious Diseases.