1997 Red Book Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

This is a resource for the control of infectious disease in children. It delivers clinical manifestations, aetiology, epidemiology, diagnostic tests, treatments, and control measures for over 200 infectious diseases. New and expanded features include: poliomyelitis immunization; use of acellular pertussis vaccine in infants; prevention and treatment of Group B streptococcal infection; use of hepatitis A virus vaccine; managing the emergence of the hepatitis C virus; promoting judicious use of antibiotics; the benefits of breastfeeding; and food-borne illness.