Red Book: 2009 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

Red Book: 2009 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
ISBN-10
1581103069
ISBN-13
9781581103069
Series
Red Book
Category
Health & Fitness
Pages
984
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Amer Academy of Pediatrics
Authors
Larry K. Pickering, American Academy Of Pediatrics

Description

AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases; Editor: Larry K. Pickering, MD, FAAP; Associate editors: Carol J. Baker, MD, FAAP; David W. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP; Sarah S. Long, MD, FAAP The revised and updated 2009 Red Book includes the latest findings and clinical guidelines on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions. "The authoritative guide to the latest pediatric infectious disease information" Developed by the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases in conjunction with the CDC, the FDA, and other leading institutions with contributions from hundreds of physicians nationwide, the newly revised and updated 2009 "Red Book" continues the tradition of excellence with the latest findings and clinical recommendations on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions. 2009 Red Book Content HighlightsAll chapters and sections updatedKey developments in combination vaccines2009 AAP standards for child and adolescent immunization practicesThe latest on common misconceptions about immunizationsRevised section on vaccine contraindications and precautionsThe latest on pregnancy and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccineUpdated recommendations for routine screening of pregnant women for HIV The latest on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and children and recommendations for use of HPV vaccineUpdated coverage of Adenovirus, Anthrax, Arboviruses, Candidiasis, "Clostridium difficile," Enteroviruses, Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionsNew chapter on "Fusobacterium" infectionsUpdated information on Hepatitis A and Hepatitis BSignificantly revised chapters on Herpes Simplex and Human Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionUpdated chapter on Group A Streptococcal InfectionsNew AHA guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditisAnd much more!

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