Red Book: Report of the committee on Infectious Diseases (RedBk) (Mobile)

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Red Book: Report of the committee on Infectious Diseasespowered by Skyscape Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics The Red Book - The authorative guide to the latest pediatric infectious disease information brings you the latest clinically tested guidelines on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 conditions. It is custom-designed to optimize everyday patient problem-solving with vital new information in topic areas including active and passive immunization, school health, blood safety, STDs, drug therapy, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and diseases ranging from anthrax and smallpox to West Nile Virus, tuberculosis, influenza, and pneumococcal infections.Created by the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases in conjunction with the CDC, the FDA, and other leading institutions with contributions from hundreds of physicians nationwide, this is a resource you'll consult often and with complete confidence. This latest update is based on the 28th edition with additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates!Key FeaturesKey developments in combination vaccines2009 AAP standards for child and adolescent immunization practicesNew AHA guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditisNew section on Fusobacterium infectionsTwo new appendices added on dates of vaccines licensed by the FDA and CPT and ICD-9-CM Codes for commonly administered licensed vaccinesThe latest on common misconceptions about immunizationsRevised section on vaccine contraindications and precautionsThe latest on pregnancy and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccineUpdated recommendations for routine screening of pregnant women for HIVThe latest on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and children and recommendations for use of HPV vaccineUpdated coverage of Adenovirus, Anthrax, Arboviruses, Candidiasis, Clostridium difficile, Enteroviruses, Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionsUpdated information on Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, Group A Streptococcal InfectionsSignificantly revised sections on Herpes Simplex and Human Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionAdditionally, you'll get valuable added features, available only from Skyscape:New interactive flowchart: Complex algorithm and protocol are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. This innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models. Full Images: Vivid images that aid in diagnostic workup.Table Viewer: All the richness of extensive tables, easily viewable on the compact screen of your mobile device.

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