Infection Control in the Child Care Center and Preschool (Paperback, 8th Revised edition)

This book provides child care and pre-school providers, paediatricians, family practitioners, and public health officials with an up-to-date, easy to read reference on infections and infection control for children in day care and pre-school. The book covers both common and unusual infections and illnesses prevalent in this population, and offers practical guidance on issues of contagion, treatment, and transmission in this setting. Chapters also address special considerations for children who are at high risk of acquiring infection, or at risk of spreading infection in the day-care arena. The authors are infectious disease specialists who have spent their careers working in the areas they have written about, and they offer specific recommendations on how to deal with endemic problems of infection and transmission. The 8th edition is completely updated and includes new vaccines, new therapies, and a totally new chapter on Molluscum Contagiosum. This indispensable handbook continues to be the go-to source for best practices for treating and preventing the spread of infection in children in day care and pre-school. Features: User-friendly handbook offering practical guidance and expert advice Specific focus on epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of infections seen in the day care centre and pre-school setting Highly respected author team of senior infectious disease authorities in their fields

General

Imprint:	Demos Medical Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	February 2012
Authors:	Leigh Grossman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
Edition:	8th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-936287-64-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Paediatric medicine > General
LSN:	1-936287-64-1
Barcode:	9781936287642

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