Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and the Newborn Infant 6th Edition

Written and edited by the leading authorities in the field, the revised 6th edition of this authoritative reference provides the most up to date and complete guidance on infectious diseases of the fetus and newborn. Together they provide definitive coverage of microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis of infections acquired in utero, during delivery, and in the early months of life in both premature and term infants. • Provides guidance on infections found in both developed and developing worlds. • Offers information on breastfeeding and infection transmission. • Discusses maternal infections when they are pertinent to the infant or developing fetus. • Features a consistent format and chapter organization that makes reference quick and easy. • Includes coverage of infections found in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period. • Offers fresh perspectives from two new editors—Drs. Carol Baker, past president of IDSA, and renowned immunologist Christopher Wilson. • Features a new chapter organization that facilitates quick and easy access to specific guidance. • Includes new chapters that address smallpox and vaccinia · candidiasis · and less common fungal infections (including pneumocystis). • Provides information on the effects of bioterrorism. The book contains black-and-white illustrations. Binder1......Page 1 sdarticle......Page 2 001_sdarticle......Page 3 002_sdarticle......Page 4 003_sdarticle......Page 8 1......Page 9 2......Page 32 3......Page 63 4......Page 91 5......Page 215 6......Page 248 7......Page 297 8......Page 318 9......Page 333 10......Page 345 11......Page 383 12......Page 391 13......Page 400 14......Page 462 15......Page 481 16......Page 494 17......Page 508 18......Page 539 19......Page 575 20......Page 596 21......Page 657 22......Page 683 23......Page 728 24......Page 771 25......Page 811 26......Page 832 27......Page 853 28......Page 879 29......Page 913 30......Page 919 31......Page 931 32......Page 1076 33......Page 1089 34......Page 1111 35......Page 1159 36......Page 1186 37......Page 1202 index......Page 1247 Discusses infections of the fetus and newborn acquired in utero, during delivery and in the the first few months of life. Provides guidance on infections found in both developed and developing worlds. Offers information on breastfeeding and infection transmission, and discusses maternal infections when they are pertinent to the infant or developing fetus.