Pediatric Infections: Diagnosis and Management

Young children and infants can suffer from a wide range of immunologic and infectious diseases, caused by viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic agents. These diseases can be complicated or common. Some of such diseases are meningitis, tuberculosis (TB), respiratory infections, hepatitis, bone and joint infections, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), etc. Physicians who specialize in pediatric infectious diseases study the causative pathogens and transmission pathways of such diseases. They also design the therapeutic and prevention techniques for each of these conditions. Many research domains are relevant to this field, such as antibiotic resistance, production of safe and effective vaccines, and emerging infections. The topics included in this book on pediatric infections are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe on the diagnosis and management interventions of pediatric infections. It will help new researchers by foregrounding their knowledge in this domain.