Cantey Joseph B. (ed.) Neonatal Infections: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Springer, 2018. — 621 p.This book effectively and succinctly covers the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, approach to diagnosis and treatment, and important aspects of preventative care for the most frequently encountered neonatal and congenital infections. The first section discusses common neonatal infections (i.e., those acquired during or after delivery), including sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, and other focal infections. The second section covers the most frequently encountered congenital infections (i.e., those acquired via the placenta while the fetus is still in-utero). Finally, the concluding section discusses the basics of infection prevention in the nursery setting, including general principles of infection prevention, how to apply those principles to families, and how to manage a suspected outbreak of infection within a nursery.This book is a unique contribution to the field. Existing texts such as the AAP Red Book fold neonatal infections in within chapters on a given pathogen, but the information is difficult to find and access quickly. By covering neonatal and congenital infections thoroughly while still keeping each section clear and concise, this Handbook will be a valuable resource for the busy nursery provider.Early-Onset Sepsis.
Late-Onset Sepsis.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
Candida.
Neonatal Conjunctivitis.
Respiratory Viruses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Pathogenesis of Congenital Infections.
Chagas Disease.
Cytomegalovirus Infection.
Enteroviruses.
Hepatitis B in the Perinatal Period.
Hepatitis C and Pregnancy.
Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection.
Management of HIV-Exposed Infants.
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus.
Malaria.
Parvovirus.
Rubella.
Congenital Syphilis.
Tick-Borne Infections.
Toxoplasmosis.
Tuberculosis in the Neonate.
Varicella in the Peripartum Period.
Zika Virus.
Principles of Infection Prevention in the Nursery.
Outbreak Control in the Nursery.
Antibiotic Stewardship.
Immunizations in the Nursery.