Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by a specific type of Salmonella that causes mild to severe symptoms such as fever, headache, confusion, abdominal pain and constipation. The infection can spread throughout the body affecting many organs, and without prompt treatment, can cause serious complications and may also be fatal. Part of the Clinic Consult series, this book is a concise guide to the diagnosis and treatment of typhoid in children. Divided into eight sections, the text provides step by step guidance through epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, complications, investigations, treatment, prevention, and vaccines. This practical manual places emphasis on diagnostic modalities and includes discussion on the treatment of drug resistant typhoid fever. Key points Practical guide to diagnosis and management of typhoid in children Emphasis on diagnostic modalities Includes discussion on treatment of drug resistant typhoid fever Part of Clinic Consult series

Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children and adolescents. Beginning with a general introduction and diagnosis, the following sections discuss different types of infections – systemic, bacterial, viral, protozoal, parasitic and fungal, and newly emerging diseases. A separate chapter is dedicated to vaccines and immunisation. Written by a recognised author and editor team, which includes contributors from the USA and Switzerland, this practical textbook includes numerous clinical photographs, detailed illustrations and tables.   Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children and adolescents Covers all types of infections Separate chapter on vaccines and immunisation Includes contributions from experts in the USA and Switzerland Features nearly 200 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables