The second edition of Partha’s Fundamentals of Pediatrics has been thoroughly revised to bring trainees and physicians fully up to date with the latest developments and rapidly changing concepts in the field of paediatrics. Beginning with an introduction to physical examination, newborn care, growth and development, and immunisation, the following chapters describe different disciplines within paediatrics including – cardiology, neurology, pulmonology and endocrinology. Adolescent health, allergies, learning disabilities, skin diseases and child abuse are also discussed. The final sections examine radiology and imaging, drug therapy and surgical procedures. Enhanced with 560 images, illustrations and tables, this comprehensive guide helps with recognition, diagnosis and management of numerous paediatric disorders, with an emphasis on prevention, as well as treatment. Key points Comprehensive guide to complete field of paediatrics New edition fully revised with latest developments and concepts Emphasis on prevention as well as management of numerous disorders Includes 560 full colour images, illustrations and tables Previous edition published in 2008

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of paediatric diseases and disorders. Beginning with an overview of the newborn, and growth and development, and nutrition, the following sections discuss numerous disorders, and covers every system of the body, from neurology, cardiology and pulmonology, to urology, endocrinology, dermatology, and much more. Other topics include poisoning, intensive care, adolescence, behavioural disorders, and surgery. A complete section is dedicated to WHO guidelines. The comprehensive text is enhanced by nearly 200 clinical photographs and diagrams. Key Points Complete guide to diagnosis and management of paediatric diseases and disorders Covers all systems of the body Complete section dedicated to WHO guidelines Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams

1. Newborn 1.1 Neonatal Sepsis 1.2 Neonatal Jaundice 1.3 Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) 1.4 Bleeding Newborn 2. Growth and Development 2.1 Global Developmental Delay 2.2 Visual Impairment 2.3 Neuroregression 2.4 Floppy Infant 3. Nutrition 3.1 Lactation Failure 3.2 Eating Disorders in Children 3.3 Nutritional Megaloblastic Anemia 3.4 Nutritional Rickets 4. Immunization 4.1 Toxic Shock Syndrome 4.2 Injection Site Abscess 4.3 Cold Chain Failure 4.4 Missed Opportunity for Vaccination 5. Infectious Diseases 5.1 Dengue Illness 5.2 Enteric Fever 5.3 Malaria 5.4 Leptospirosis 6. Neurology 6.1 Meningitis 6.2 Muscular Disorders 6.3 Guillain-Barré Syndrome 6.4 Spinal Muscular Atrophy 6.5 Hereditary Motor-Sensory Neuropathies 6.6 Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy 6.7 Myasthenia Gravis 6.8 Neurocutaneous Syndromes 7. Cardiology 7.1 Childhood Hypertension 7.2 Acute Rheumatic Fever 7.3 Chest Pain in Children 7.4 Syncope in Children 7.5 Palpitation in Children 8. Pulmonology 8.1 Tuberculosis 8.2 Under 5 Wheeze 8.3 Bronchiectasis 9. Gastroenterology and Hepatology 9.1 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 9.2 Chronic Pancreatitis 9.3 Wilson Disease 9.4 Portal Hypertension 10. Nephrology 10.1 Approach to Proteinuria 10.2 Approach to Hematuria 10.3 Approach to Renal Tubular Acidosis 10.4 Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 10.5 Acute Interstitial Nephritis 10.6 Bartter's Syndrome 11. Urology 11.1 Ambiguous Genitalia 11.2 Vesicoureteric Reflux 11.3 Hydronephrosis 11.4 Bladder Bowel Dysfunction 12. Hematology 12.1 Iron Deficiency Anemia 12.2 Thalassemia 12.3 Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn 12.4 Hemophilia 13. Oncology 13.1 Leukemia 13. 2. Kidney Tumors 13. 3. Brain Tumors 13. 4. Bone Tumors 14. Allergy 14. 1. Allergic Rhinitis 14. 2. Asthma 14. 3. Anaphylaxis 14.4 Urticaria 14.5 Food Allergy 14.6 Drug Allergy 15. Rheumatology 15.1 Oligoarthritis 15.2 Polyarthritis 15.3 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 15.4 Kawasaki Disease 16. Endocrinology 16.1 Short Stature 16.2 Hypocalcemia 16.3 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia 16.4 Thyroid Disorders 17. Genetics 17.1 Achondroplasia 17.2 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 17.3 Down Syndrome 17.4 Thalassemia 18. Poisoning 18. 1. Iron Poisoning 18.2 Paracetamol Poisoning 18.3 Organophosphate Compound Poisoning 18.4 Rodenticide Poisoning 19. Intensive Care 19.1 Septic Shock in a Child 19.2 Pediatric Acute Respiratory Failure 19.3 Myocarditis in Pediatric Population 19.4 Acute Liver Failure 19.5 Febrile Encephalopathy 19.6 Suspected Inborn Errors of Metabolism with Metabolic Acidosis 20. Adolescent Medicine 20.1 Addiction to a Psychoactive Substance 20.2 Nonsubstance Addictions 20.3 Specific Learning Disorders 20.4 Conduct Disorders 20.5 Body Dysmorphic Disorders 21. Dermatology 21.1 Atopic Eczema 21.2 Impetigo 21.3 Molluscum Contagiosum 21.4 Pediculosis Capitis 21.5 Pityriasis Versicolor 21.6 Scabies 21.7 Tinea Capitis 22. Ophthalmology 22.1 Optic Disc Edema, Optic Disc Pallor/Atrophy 22.2 Leucocoria 22.3 Proptosis 22.4 Retinal Dystrophy 23. Investigations and Interpretations in Pediatric and Adolescent Practice: Otorhinolaryngology

This manual is a practical guide to paediatric allergy bringing clinicians fully up to date with the most recent advances in the field. Beginning with the pathophysiology of allergy and approach to the patient, the following sections cover the diagnosis of numerous types of allergy including dermatitis, food allergy, ocular allergies and drug allergy. Several chapters are dedicated to asthma. The final sections present the advantages and disadvantages of common drugs used for the management of allergy and asthma, selected lab values in allergy and immunology, and devices for treating allergy and asthma. Key points Practical guide to paediatric allergy for practising paediatricians Covers diagnosis and treatment of many different types of allergy Several chapters dedicated to asthma Includes 230 images, illustrations and tables

SECTION 1 BASIC CONCEPTS OF CHILD CARE SECTION 2 CARE OF THE NEWBORN SECTION 3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION 4 NUTRITION SECTION 5 IMMUNITY, IMMUNIZATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES SECTION 6 DISEASES OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SECTION 7 DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM SECTION 8 DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SECTION 9 DISEASES OF GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND LIVER SECTION 10 DISEASES OF KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT SECTION 11 DISEASES OF BLOOD SECTION 12 PEDIATRIC MALIGNANCIES SECTION 13 ENDOCRINOLOGY SECTION 14 GENETICS SECTION 15 ADOLESCENT HEALTH SECTION 16 RHEUMATOLOGY SECTION 17 INTENSIVE CARE AND EMERGENCIES SECTION 18 PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTIES SECTION 19 COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS SECTION 20 PEDIATRIC PROCEDURES SECTION 21 PEDIATRIC THERAPEUTICS Appendix Index

Prevalence of allergic diseases has increased several folds in western world over the last two decades, and similar trend is being observed recently in India. There have been several postulations to explain increasing occurrence of allergic diseases. "Allergic march" refers to sequence of events that starts during fetal life as a result of sensitization to foods and may manifest as eczema, gastrointestinal symptoms, asthma, or hay fever, or combinations of any of these symptoms. A link between genetics and immunology is hypothesized that results in such allergic diseases.