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This monograph presents articles on some of the important issues in pediatric infectious disease medicine. This monograph focuses on an early stage of life, discussing two common conditions in this age group.
Even patients with illnesses considered to be self-resolving must be managed prudently to minimize complications. Atopic dermatitis and diaper dermatitis, because the skin barrier is compromised, secondary Staphylococcal infection (in the case of atopic dermatitis) and Candida infection (in the case of diaper dermatitis) are worrisome developments. Efforts to minimize these are important. In respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, the patient’s birth status will have a major effect on outcome. Studies have shown that children born prematurely are more likely to develop potentially harmful sequelae than children born at term. Rates of hospitalization, morbidity and mortality due to RSV infection are all significantly higher among children born prematurely. I would like to thank Barrier Therapeutics and MedImmune for supporting this Infectious Diseases in Children monograph. Philip A. Brunell, MD |
[Introduction]
[Skin conditions in infancy: common dermatitis and complex manifestations]
[Identifying risk factors for severe RSV infection]
