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Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-0554-1 / (US$89.99 / £60.00(t) / €72.00(t)) Worldwide
Approx. 728 pp. / Approx. 188 Illus. / Approx. 82 Tables / 7 x 10 / March 2017
Note to Booksellers:
The previous edition published in October, 2004. (ISBN: 978-0-7817-2943-7)
Moffet’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases
A Problem-Oriented Approach
Fifth Edition
By
Randall G Fisher, MD
, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia
School of Medicine, Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division, Children’s
Specialty Group, PLLC, Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA;
Thomas G. Boyce, MD, MPH
, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic
College of Medicine; Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic,
Rochester, MN;
Armando G Correa, MD
, Assistant Professor, Department of
Pediatrics, Section of Academic General Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston, TX
DESCRIPTION
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.
FEATURES
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time—providing a seamless reading
experience online or offline
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Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links allow you to search within this book, or across your
entire library of VitalSource eBooks
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Multiple viewing options offer the ability to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as
well as responsive design
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The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
MEDICAL
Pediatrics
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