Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and the Newborn Infant (Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant)

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. Content: Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Contributors , Pages vii-x Preface , Page xi Chapter 1 - Current Concepts of Infections of the Fetus and Newborn Infant , Pages 3-25 Chapter 2 - Neonatal Infections: A Global Perspective , Pages 27-57 Chapter 3 - Obstetric Factors Associated with Infections in the Fetus and Newborn Infant , Pages 59-86 Chapter 4 - Developmental Immunology and Role of Host Defenses in Fetal and Neonatal Susceptibility to Infection , Pages 87-210 Chapter 5 - Human Milk , Pages 211-243 Chapter 6 - Bacterial Sepsis and Meningitis , Pages 247-295 Chapter 7 - Bacterial Infections of the Respiratory Tract , Pages 297-317 Chapter 8 - Bacterial Infections of the Bones and Joints , Pages 319-333 Chapter 9 - Bacterial Infections of the Urinary Tract , Pages 335-346 Chapter 10 - Focal Bacterial Infections , Pages 347-384 Chapter 11 - Chlamydia Infections , Pages 385-392 Chapter 12 - Gonococcal Infections , Pages 393-401 Chapter 13 - Group B Streptococcal Infections , Pages 403-464 Chapter 14 - Listeriosis , Pages 465-483 Chapter 15 - Lyme Disease , Pages 485-497 Chapter 16 - Mycoplasmal Infections , Pages 499-512 Chapter 17 - Staphylococcal Infections , Pages 513-543 Chapter 18 - Syphilis , Pages 545-580 Chapter 19 - Tuberculosis , Pages 581-601 Chapter 20 - Microorganisms Responsible for Neonatal Diarrhea , Pages 603-663 Chapter 21 - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in the Infant , Pages 667-692 Chapter 22 - Chickenpox, Measles, and Mumps , Pages 693-737 Chapter 23 - Cytomegalovirus Infections , Pages 739-781 Chapter 24 - Enterovirus and Parechovirus Infections , Pages 783-822 Chapter 25 - Hepatitis , Pages 823-843 Chapter 26 - Herpes Simplex Virus Infections , Pages 845-865 Chapter 27 - Human Parvovirus Infections , Pages 867-892 Chapter 28 - Rubella , Pages 893-926 Chapter 29 - Smallpox and Vaccinia , Pages 927-932 Chapter 30 - Less Common Viral Infections , Pages 933-944 Chapter 31 - Toxoplasmosis , Pages 947-1091 Chapter 32 - Less Common Protozoan and Helminth Infections , Pages 1093-1105 Chapter 33 - Candidiasis , Pages 1107-1128 Chapter 34 - Pneumocystis and Other Less Common Fungal Infections , Pages 1129-1176 Chapter 35 - Infections Acquired in the Nursery: Epidemiology and Control , Pages 1179-1205 Chapter 36 - Laboratory Aids for Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis , Pages 1207-1222 Chapter 37 - Clinical Pharmacology of Antibacterial Agents , Pages 1223-1267 Index , Pages 1269-1313 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.