A collection of physical findings, radiographic illustrations, laboratory information and photographs pertinent to over 100 selected diseases. Emphasizing practical aspects of management, ten chapters include coverage of infectious disease emergencies, congenital and perinatal infections, and presentations unique to the immunocompromised host. To help in the diagnosis of exanthematous diseases, additional chapters are divided according to the characteristics of the rash. Recent data on newly emerging infectious diseases are also highlighted. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.