Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 6th Edition is a comprehensive yet concise reference for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases in children and adolescents. Edited by global experts Drs. Sarah S. Long, Charles G. Prober, Marc Fischer, and David Kimberlin, this authoritative text provides practical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians facing both common and complex pediatric infections. The sixth edition incorporates the latest developments, including COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging therapies, making it an essential resource for pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, and healthcare professionals.
Key Features
- Updated coverage of COVID-19: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- User-friendly format with high-yield information boxes, key points, detailed illustrations, and summary tables for quick reference.
- Flexible organization allowing rapid lookup by clinical presentation, pathogen, or host type.
- Emphasizes expanding antimicrobial resistance and updates on viral, fungal, and resistant bacterial infections.
- Comprehensive vaccine guidance, including the latest products, recommendations, and effectiveness data.
- Reviews emerging healthcare-associated infections, with strategies for management, control, and prevention.
- New chapter on Chorioamnionitis and its neonatal consequences.
- Practical, evidence-based approach designed for both everyday clinical care and complex cases.
