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Red Book - Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, revised

Author

Larry K. Pickering, MD, editor

Publication Date

July 01, 2003

Summary

The 2003 Red Book provides information on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of some 200 childhood infectious diseases. This revised edition offers the reader updates on the latest developments and recommendations. It has been expanded to include clinical content in these key areas: active and passive immunisation; care of children in special circumstances; management of specific conditions such as anthrax, smallpox, influenza, and pneumococcal infections; and more.

This edition is available in a number of different formats (hard and soft cover, and CD-ROM) so that it can be referenced in a variety of settings including the point of care.

Click here for ordering information.

Click here for the PDF format available to Red Book Online subscribers.

Number of Pages

900

Contact

The American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007-1098, USA
Tel: (866) 843-2271
Fax: (847) 434-8000
commun@aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics

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Placed on the Communication Initiative site May 10 2005
Last Updated May 10 2005

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