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 2012 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. Updated information and recommendations include:
- 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 B
- New chapter on dengue
- Updated information on group B streptococcal infections
- Updated section on drugs for parasitic infections
- Significantly revised chapters on herpes simplex and HIV infection
- 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
- And much more!

American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Infectious Diseases; Pickering, Larry K., editor; Baker, Carol J., editor; Kimberlin, David W., editor; Long, Sarah S., editor; American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Infectious Diseases

MD, FAAP, Larry K Pickering; MD, FAAP, David W Kimberlin; MD, FAAP, Sarah S Long; Baker

David W. Kimberlin; Larry K. Pickering; Sarah S. Long

Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics

29th ed, Elk Grove Village : Chicago, June 2012

United States, United States of America

29th ed, Elk Grove Village, IL, ©2012

29, FR, 2012

obscured text back flap

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 2012 Red Book continues the tradition of excellence with the latest findings and clinicalrecommendations on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions.
Updated information and recommendations include:
- 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 B
- New chapter on dengue
- Updated information on group B streptococcal infections
- Updated section on drugs for parasitic infections
- Significantly revised chapters on herpes simplex and HIV infection
- 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
- And much more!

Annotation 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 2012Red Bookcontinues the tradition of excellence with the latest findings and clinicalrecommendations on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions. Updated information and recommendations include:- 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 in adolescents and children- Updated information on hepatitis A and B- New chapter on dengue- Updated section on drugs for parasitic infections- Significantly revised chapters on herpes simplex and HIV infection- And much more!

Selected as a Doody's Core Title and given a 5 Star Review!"This is an essential reference for practicing pediatricians and pediatric ID specialists. The AAP COID has done an exceptional job of keeping it timely and updated, evidence-based, and comprehensive, while also rendering it accessible and engaging in format and style. As a single reference, it is unmatched in the field in terms of practical applicability and usefulness." Doody's Book ReviewThe authoritative guide to the latest pediatric infectious disease informationDeveloped by the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases in conjunction with the CDC, the FDA, the 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.Watch our Red Book video on YouTube http://youtu.be/Ih6kVivlVMo to learn about the latest updates

xxxviii, 1058 pages ; 23 cm
This book contains the latest findings and clinical recommendations on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions
Includes bibliographical references and index
Sect. 1. Active and passive immunization -- Sect. 2. Recommendations for care of children in special circumstances -- Sect. 3. Summaries of infectious diseases -- Sect. 4. Antimicrobial agents and related therapy -- Sect. 5. Antimicrobial prophylaxis

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