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

Springer, 2018. — 254 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