Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant

This text isnow in its fifth edition. It provides the most contemporary and complete information on infectious diseases of the fetus and newborn. Each disease chapter includes a description of the microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis of the disease.

Offers chapters on breastfeeding

prevention of hospital acquired infections

and antimicrobial agents used for neonates.

Features the expertise of the leading authorities in each subject.

Provides an extensive list of references and world-wide sources.

Features current and comprehensive information throughout, offering new guidelines and new considerations of treatment and prevention, such as changing protocols for treating pregnant women with HIV or group B streptococcal infections in women and infants.

Focuses on the decision-making process for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Includes a new chapter devoted to the international features of infectious diseases of the fetus and newborn, providing a more detailed focus on the burden of disease in developing countries.