Caroline Francis

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Caroline Francis

Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in children. An important specialization in this field is the prevention and control of pediatric infectious diseases. Under the scope of this field is a wide spectrum of complicated, severe or recurrent infections, infections acquired during travel, unexplained fevers, etc. Pediatric infectious diseases comprise of blood infections, tuberculosis, bone and joint infections, respiratory infections, gonococcal infections, eczema, cellulitis, toxic shock syndrome, walking syndrome, etc. Diarrhea is a common disease in children. It may be caused by viral or bacterial infections as well as due to lactose intolerance. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of pediatrics and the recent researches in this domain. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different pediatric infectious diseases, and their management strategies. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying pediatrics and infectious diseases as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.