Infectious Pediatric Diseases Around the Globe, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

This issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest edited by Drs. Chokechai Rongkavilit and Fouzia Naeem, focuses on infectious diseases affecting children worldwide. With contributions from leading experts, it provides pediatricians and other healthcare professionals with current, evidence-based guidance on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of pediatric infections in diverse global settings. Emphasizing both high- and low-resource environments, the issue addresses the unique challenges faced in international pediatric care.

Key Features

• Global Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Reviews of tuberculosis, malaria, important nematodes, and other infections affecting children internationally.
• Prevention and Vaccination: Coverage of strategies such as prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, vaccination for international pediatric travelers, and prevention of emerging infections.
• Special Populations: Guidance on care for internationally-adopted children, migrant children, and those in resource-limited countries.
• Antimicrobial Resistance: Discussion of multidrug-resistant bacteria and practical approaches to treatment in different healthcare settings.
• Actionable Clinical Guidance: Offers evidence-based recommendations, synthesizing current research and international practice guidelines into actionable strategies for pediatric care.