Staying true to the unique, problem-oriented approach of Dr. Hugh Moffet s previous editions, the fifth edition of Moffet s Pediatric Infectious Diseases walks the reader step by step through diagnosis and management using a signs and symptoms approach. This patient-oriented structure leads to a logical development of a differential diagnosis and evaluation and treatment plan, offering clear steps to confirm the diagnosis and provide appropriate therapy. Key Features: - A patient-focused, problem-oriented approach helps you develop the
thought process that leads to more accurate diagnoses and better
patient care - no matter how complex the patient presentation. - Greatly revised content throughout, including new medications, new
names of known pathogens, new practice guidelines, and extensive
revisions to chapters on urinary syndromes, hepatitis syndromes, and
HIV infection and AIDS. - Newly streamlined format features the most notable suggested readings,
more boxes and tables, new clinical pearls, and new key points that
summarize must-know information in each chapter. - New two-color design and updated and expanded illustrations bring the
text visually up to date and facilitate faster and easier mastery of
the material. - An experienced author team now includes Dr. Armando Correa, a
pediatric infectious diseases physician who practices general
pediatrics. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: - The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time-
providing a seamless reading experience online or offline - Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links allow you to
search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource
eBooks - Multiple viewing options offer the ability to scale images and text to
any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design - The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
