Infectious diseases in children. Textbook. 3rd edition. Ed. Uchaykina V.F., Shamsheva O.V.

The third edition of the textbook sets out basic information on etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the underlying infectious diseases in children. Much attention is paid to the features of symptoms, the course and treatment of these diseases in children of the first year of life and newborns. Data on the immunological reactivity of children of different ages is presented. The issues of the prevention of nosocomial infections and cross infection are highlighted. Separately considered the problems of vaccine-prevention and immunorebilization.

The textbook is written in accordance with the program for infectious diseases in children and intended for senior students of medical universities, interns, pediatricians, infectious media and clinical doctors.