Topic: Medical Guideline Books- 11
Red Book - Atlas Of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PDF Version)
SOURCE :
Red Book - Atlas Of Pediatric Infectious Diseases - 2007
AUTHORS :
Carol J. Baker, MD, FAAP
SUMMARY :
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Red Book· Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a summary of key disease information from the AAP Red Book·; 2006 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. It is intended to be a study guide for students , residents, and practitioners.
The visual representations of common and atypical clinical manifestations of infectious diseases provide diagnostic information not found in the print version of the Red Book. The juxtaposition of these visuals with a summary of the clinical features , epidemiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment information serve as a training tool and a quick reference. The Red Book Atlas is not intended to provide detailed treatment and management information but rather a big-picture approach that can be re fined by consulting reference texts or infectious diseases specialists.
Complete disease and treatment information from the AAP can be found on Red Book" Online at www.aapredbook.org.
The Red Book Atlas could not have been conceived without the dedication and tireless efforts of Edgar Ledbetter , MD , who for many years photographed disease manifestations in children.
Many of these photographs were used in testing physicians during American Board of Pediatrics examinations. Some diseases rarely are seen today because of improved preventive strategies, especially vaccines. While photographs can't replace hands-on experience , they have always helped me to increase the likelihood of a correct diagnosis.
The study of pediatric infectious diseases has been a challenging and changing professional life that has brought me great joy. To gather information with my ears and eyes (the history and physical examination) and to put the many pieces together to arrive at a diagnosis is akin to investigating a mystery. On many occasions, just seeing the clue (a characteristic rash , an asymmetry, a swelling) will solve the medical puzzle , lead to recovery , almost nothing can replace. It is my hope that the readers of the Red Book Atlas might find a similar enthusiasm for the field.
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