Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant, written and edited by Drs. Remington, Klein, Wilson, Nizet, and Maldonado, remains the definitive source of information in this field. The 8th edition of this authoritative reference provides the m
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Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant, written and edited by Drs. Remington, Klein, Wilson, Nizet, and Maldonado, remains the definitive source of information in this field. The 8th edition of this authoritative reference provides the most up-to-date and complete guidance on infections found in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period in both premature and term infants. Special attention is given to the prevention and treatment of these diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother. Nationally and internationally recognized in immunology and infectious diseases, new associate editors Nizet and Maldonado bring new insight and fresh perspective to the book.
Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant, written and edited by Drs. Remington, Klein, Wilson, Nizet, and Maldonado, remains the definitive source of information in this field. The 8th edition of this authoritative reference provides the most up-to-date and complete guidance on infections found in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period in both premature and term infants. Special attention is given to the prevention and treatment of these diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother. Nationally and internationally recognized in immunology and infectious diseases, new associate editors Nizet and Maldonado bring new insight and fresh perspective to the book.
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By Christopher B. Wilson, MD, Director, Discovery and Translational Services, Global Health Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, Washington; Victor Nizet, MD, Professor of Pediatrics & Pharmacy, Chief, Division of Pediatric Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences.; Yvonne Maldonado, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity; Taube Endowed Professor of Pediatrics and of Epidemiology and Population Health; Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Jack S. Remington, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Marcus Krupp Research Chair Emeritus, Research Institute, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, California and Jerome O. Klein, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/remington-and-kleins-infectious-diseases-of-the-fetus-and-newborn-infant-9780323241472.html89655Remington and Klein's Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infanthttps://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780323241472_6.jpg161.99179.99GBPInStock/Medicine and Surgery/Paediatrics/Books100345255039<P><b><i>Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant</i></b>, written and edited by Drs. Remington, Klein, Wilson, Nizet, and Maldonado, remains the definitive source of information in this field. The 8<SUP>th</SUP> edition of this authoritative reference provides the most <b>up-to-date and complete guidance on infections found in utero</b>, during delivery, and in the neonatal period in both premature and term infants. Special attention is given to the <b>prevention</b> and <b>treatment</b> of these diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother. <b>Nationally and internationally recognized in immunology and infectious diseases</b>, new associate editors Nizet and Maldonado bring new insight and fresh perspective to the book. </P> <P><b><i>Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant</i></b>, written and edited by Drs. Remington, Klein, Wilson, Nizet, and Maldonado, remains the definitive source of information in this field. The 8<SUP>th</SUP> edition of this authoritative reference provides the most <b>up-to-date and complete guidance on infections found in utero</b>, during delivery, and in the neonatal period in both premature and term infants. Special attention is given to the <b>prevention</b> and <b>treatment</b> of these diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother. <b>Nationally and internationally recognized in immunology and infectious diseases</b>, new associate editors Nizet and Maldonado bring new insight and fresh perspective to the book. </P>00add-to-cart97803232414722015ProfessionalBy Christopher B. Wilson, MD, Victor Nizet, MD, Yvonne Maldonado, MD, Jack S. Remington, MD and Jerome O. Klein, MD20168Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")100 illustrations (100 in full color)Saunders127224 Feb 2015IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Christopher B. Wilson</STRONG>, MD, Director, Discovery and Translational Services, Global Health Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, Washington; <STRONG>Victor Nizet</STRONG>, MD, Professor of Pediatrics & Pharmacy, Chief, Division of Pediatric Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences.; <STRONG>Yvonne Maldonado</STRONG>, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity; Taube Endowed Professor of Pediatrics and of Epidemiology and Population Health; Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; <STRONG>Jack S. Remington</STRONG>, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Marcus Krupp Research Chair Emeritus, Research Institute, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, California and <STRONG>Jerome O. Klein</STRONG>, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MassachusettsBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select