<p>Written and edited by international experts in the field, this 5th Edition guides readers through all of the most recent advances in pediatric immunology―from development and function of the immune system...to the latest on primary and secondary immunodeficiencies...to the newest treatments and must-have advice on transplantation. Completely revised and expanded, the New Edition features two new editors, Dr. Hans Ochs and Dr. Jerry Winkelstein―plus 30 new authors―who join Dr. Stiehm in delivering up-to-the-minute information.</p>
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<li>Presents two new editors and 30 new authors.</li>
<li>Features 10 new chapters, including The Natural Innate Defense System, The Immunology of Pregnancy, Apoptosis Syndromes, Periodic Fever Syndromes and more. (See Table of Contents for a complete listing.)</li>
<li>Includes new material on the immunodeficiencies of immaturity and HIV infection―two fast-moving areas.</li>
<li>Provides expanded coverage of the secondary immunodeficiencies section, including a new chapter on genetic syndromes.</li>
<li>Includes extended discussions on immunodeficiency of malnutrition, splenic deficiency, surgical and anesthetic stress, and burns.</li>
<li>Presents greater coverage of combined and isolated cellular (T-cell) immunodeficiencies...all told, it discusses over 100 primary immunodeficiencies.</li>
<li>Places more emphasis on oncology in the hematology chapter.</li>
<li>Provides an updated review of bone marrow and solid organ transplantation.</li>
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Immunologic Disorders in Infants and Children

Medical Books

E. Richard Stiehm

Hans D. Ochs

Jerry A. Winklestein

E. Rich

Basic Sciences

Saunders

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