: Focuses heavily on clinical evaluation and risk factors rather than just laboratory tests.
: Covers the foundational rules for diagnosing and managing infectious diseases, including epidemiology and microbiology. Case Studies in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
: Includes high-quality color photographs and radiographs to help identify symptoms and pathologies. : Focuses heavily on clinical evaluation and risk
This book, by Dr. Frank E. Berkowitz , is a highly-regarded clinical resource. It uses a problem-oriented approach to teach the diagnosis and management of childhood infections through 121 real-world clinical scenarios. Core Content & Structure This book, by Dr
: Cases are formatted to encourage critical thinking, making it a popular choice for residents, pediatricians, and infectious disease specialists.
: The heart of the book, featuring 121 case studies ranging from common conditions like pneumococcal pneumonia to rarer ones like botulism . Each case presents a scenario, challenges the reader to formulate a differential diagnosis, and then provides a detailed discussion.