Moffet's Pediatric Infectious Diseases: A Problem-Oriented Approach

Moffet's Pediatric Infectious Diseases: A Problem-Oriented Approach
by Randall G Fisher (Author), Thomas G Boyce (Author)

Product Details
Paperback: 787 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 4 edition (October 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781729432

Book Description
Unlike many texts, which are organized by disease or pathogen, this unique resource presents a problem-oriented approach to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children. All chapters are organized by anatomic syndrome and guide you through each step in the management process--from classifying the patient's illness to recognizing life-threatening emergencies, developing a logical differential diagnosis, pinpointing the disease, and treating the patient. All the features you've come to trust... . Patient-oriented approach helps you focus on the patient rather than the pathogen, and offers a complete review of the diagnostic and treatment process. . Step-by-step guidelines take you logically from evaluation and work-up to diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making. . Expert authors combine the scientific integrity and practicality established by Dr. Moffet, with the latest advances and their own authoritative views. Plus a wealth of NEW MATERIAL... . More comprehensive coverage includes greater detail in all subject areas, as well as new material on pathogens identified since the last edition--including SARS-coronavirus, hantavirus, human metapneumovirus, West Nile virus, and potential agents of bioterrorism. . More treatment-centered approach helps you focus on the therapeutic process--from diagnostic evaluation and testing to treatment selection. . All chapters have been extensively revised and updated, and two new chapters have been added addressing HIV Infection and AIDS, and Congenital Immune Deficiency Syndromes. Discover a patient-centered approach to pediantric infectious disease management. Order your copy of Moffet's Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Fourth Edition today!

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