Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

by Ralph D. Feigin, James Cherry, Gail Demmler

Here's the completely revised, updated, and streamlined 5th Edition of the acclaimed reference on infectious diseases in children. The new edition reflects all of today's significant changes and advances in the treatment of paediatric infectious disease-providing readers with the most complete information on the full range of diseases. It offers unparalleled coverage of immunology, epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and much more.

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1986

About the author

Ralph David Feigin was an American paediatrician whose influential book Textbook of Paediatric Infectious Diseases was in its sixth printing at the time of his death. He was the associate editor for Paediatrics (the official journal of the American Academy of Paediatrics) as well as co-author and editor of numerous textbooks in paediatrics and infectious disease. In addition to being the CEO of Baylor College of Medicine, Feigin held the notable position of Physician-in-Chief at Texas Children's Hospital from 1977 until his death in 2008.