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.
Key Features:
- 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.
- 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.
- Newly streamlined format features the most notabl
Trade Review
"valuable reference for pediatric infectious disease physicians, general pediatricians, pediatric trainees, family physicians, and other clinicians caring for children ."
"carefully structured to help readers refine strategies for developing relevant differential diagnoses and treatment plans ."
"The authors are nationally recognized leaders in the fields of pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases."
"accessible book in a clinically relevant format on the basics of pediatric infectious diseases."
"designed to help readers develop a thoughtful, problem-oriented approach to diagnosis and evaluation ."
Doody's Star Rating ®: 3 stars Score: 86
-Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, June 9, 2017
