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American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book 2015 Report Of The Committee On Infectious Diseases, 30Th Edition by American Academy of Pediatrics
Each successive edition of this incomparable one-stop guide to preventing, controlling, and managing infectious diseases in children has set new standards of quality, authority, and value. "Few books of its size contain material that has as wide a readership and as faithful a following." Like its distinguished predecessors, the 30th edition is custom-built for efficient patient problem solving. At its heart are expert recommendations on the clinical manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 different diseases. Created by the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases and reviewed by the CDC and FDA-with contributions from hundreds of expert physicians-it is the clinical tool you will consult often and with complete confidence. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to help you stay in step with the latest developments and recommendations. Red Book 2015 Product Highlights:* All chapters and sections have been updated* Key developments in combination vaccines*2015 AAP standards for child and adolescent immunization practices* Important findings on drug interactions Content includes:* Summary of Major Changes in the Red Book* Section 1: Active and Passive Immunization* Section 2: Recommendations for Care of Children in Special Circumstances* Section 3: Summaries of Infectious Diseases* Section 4: Antimicrobial Agents and Related Therapy* Section 5: Antimicrobial Prophylaxis