Red Book: 2012 Report of the Committee on Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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Book Information
Edition:	29th
Publisher:	American Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN:	1-58110-703-X (158110703X)
ISBN-13:	978-1-58110-703-6 (9781581107036)
New Edition:	1-58110-926-1
Old Edition:	1-58110-306-9
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	06/12
Volume:	2012
Weight:	3.25 Lbs.
Pages:	1058
Carton Quantity:	10
Subject Class:	PED (Pediatrics)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	5
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
Discipline:	Infectious Dis
Subject Definition:	Communicable Diseases; Child
NLM Class:	WC 100
LC Class:	RJ401
Abstract:	New in Red Book: Standardized approach to disease prevention through immunizations, antimicrobial prophylaxis and infection control practices have been updated throughout. 2012 childhood and adolescent immunization schedules added. Updated information on hypersensitivity reactions after immunizations. The latest on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and children. Updated coverage of adenovirus, arbovirus, candidiasis, clostridium infections, clostridium difficle, cyclosporiasis, cytomegalovirus, enteroviruses, Escherichia coli diarrhea, human calicivirus infections, meningococcal infections, pediculosis capitis, pertussis, pneumococcal infections, rotavirus, and more. Updated information on hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Updated information on Group B streptococcal infections. Extensively rewritten chapter on coronavirus to update epidemiology New chapter on dengue. Significantly revised chapters on herpes simplex and HIV infection Vaccine recommendations for using MMR or MMRV vaccines have been updated. Recommendations for screening females for HPV infection and for immunizing females and males with HPV vaccine are provided. Updated section on drugs for parasitic infections and more!

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