<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 8th 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><ul> <li>Form a <b>definitive diagnosis</b> and create the <b>best treatment plans possible</b> using evidence-based recommendations and expert guidance from world authorities.</li><b> <p> <li>Locate key content easily and identify clinical conditions quickly</b> thanks to a consistent, highly user-friendly format now featuring a full-color design with hundreds of illustrations, and fresh perspectives from six new authoritative chapter lead authors.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>Explore what's changing in key areas </b>such as: </li></ul> <ul> </ul> <p> - emerging problems and concepts in maternal, fetal, and neonatal infectious diseases</p> <p> - anticipation and recognition of infections occurring in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period</p> <ul><b> <p> <li>Stay on the cutting edge</b> of your field with<b> new </b>and <b>improved chapters </b>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</li><b> <p> <li>Keep up with the most relevant topics</b> in fetal/neonatal infectious disease including new antimicrobial agents, gram- negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother.</li> <b> <p> <li>Overcome clinical challenges</b> in developing countries where access to proper medical care is limited.</li> <b> <p> <li>Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase.</b> This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices. </li> </ul>