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.


　New to this edition
　　　ㆍ　Explore what’s changing in key areas such as:
　　　　　　-　emerging problems and concepts in maternal, fetal, and neonatal infectious diseases
　　　　　　-　anticipation and recognition of infections occurring in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period
　　　ㆍ　Stay on the cutting edge of your field with new and improved chapters including: obstetric factors associated with infections of the fetus and newborn infant; human milk; borella infections; tuberculosis; bordetella pertussis and other bordetella sp infections; herpes simplex; toxoplasmosis; pneumocystis and other less common fungal infections; and healthcare-associated infections in the nursery
　　　ㆍ　Keep up with the most relevant topics in fetal/neonatal infectious disease including new antimicrobial agents, gram- negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother.
　　　ㆍ　Overcome clinical challenges in developing countries where access to proper medical care is limited.
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　　　ㆍ　Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based recommendations and expert guidance from world authorities.
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Section I: General Information
　　　-　1. Current Concepts of Infections of the Fetus and Newborn Infant
　　　-　2. Neonatal Infections: A Global Perspective
　　　-　3. Obstetric Factors Associated with Infections of the Fetus and Newborn Infant
　　　-　4. Developmental Immunology and Role of Host Defenses in Fetal and Neonatal Susceptibility to Infection
　　　-　5. Human Milk


Section II: Bacterial Infections
　　　-　6. Bacterial Sepsis and Meningitis
　　　-　7. Bacterial Infections of the Respiratory Tract
　　　-　8. Bacterial Infections of the Bones and Joints
　　　-　9. Bacterial Infections of the Urinary Tract
　　　-　10. Focal Bacterial Infections
　　　-　11. Microorganisms Responsible for Neonatal Diarrhea
　　　-　12. Group B Streptococcal Infections
　　　-　13. Listeriosis
　　　-　14. Staphylococcal Infections
　　　-　15. Gonococcal Infections
　　　-　16. Syphilis
　　　-　17. Borella Infections: Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever
　　　-　18. Tuberculosis
　　　-　19. Chlamydia Infections
　　　-　20. Mycoplasmal Infections
　　　-　21. Bordetella pertussis and Other Bordetella sp Infections
　

Section III: Viral Infections
　　　-　22. Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in the Infant
　　　-　23. Varicella, Measles, and Mumps
　　　-　24. Cytomegalovirus
　　　-　25. Enterovirus and Parechovirus Infections
　　　-　26. Hepatitis
　　　-　27. Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
　　　-　28. Human Parvovirus
　　　-　29. Rubella
　　　-　30. Less Common Viral Infections


Section IV: Protozoan, Helminth, and Fungal Infections
　　　-　31. Toxoplasmosis
　　　-　32. Malaria and Less Common Protozoan and Helminth Infections
　　　-　33. Candidiasis
　　　-　34. Pneumocystis and Other Less Common Fungal Infections
　

Section V: Diagnosis and Management
　　　-　35. Healthcare-Associated Infections in the Nursery
　　　-　36. Laboratory Aids for Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis
　　　-　37. Clinical Pharmacology of Anti-Infective Drugs
　　　-　38. Prevention of Fetal and Early Life Infections Through Maternal-Neonatal Immunization