Neonatology Questions and Controversies: Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Pharmacology

Infectious Disease and Pharmacology, part of Dr. Richard Polin’s Neonatology: Questions and Controversies series, is an authoritative resource addressing the most challenging aspects of neonatal infections and pharmacologic management. Written by world-class neonatologists, this volume provides evidence-based guidance on diagnosing, treating, and preventing neonatal-perinatal infections, as well as optimizing pharmacotherapy for vulnerable newborns. The text emphasizes both common and emerging infections, including necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal HSV, and congenital Zika virus infection, while also covering therapies for conditions like neonatal gastroesophageal reflux, seizures, neuroprotection, and neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and outcomes for neonatal-perinatal infections.
• Up-to-date dosing guidelines for antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals in neonates.
• Insights into pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, and individualized pharmacologic care for newborns.
• Expert perspectives on controversial and evolving areas of neonatal infectious disease and pharmacology.
• Consistent chapter organization for rapid reference and practical use in clinical settings.
• Includes Expert Consult eBook version for full-text searchability across devices.
• Part of the 7-volume Neonatology: Questions and Controversies series, offering a complete resource across all neonatology subspecialties.