The Family Guide to Preventing and Treating 100 Infectious Illnesses

by Phyllis Stoffman

Overview

A concise, user-friendly resource containing the latest information on the causes, prevention, care and treatment of 100 infant, childhood and adult infectious diseases. Arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced for easy use, it provides specific instructions in the case of each malady, practical advice, home remedies that work and information on over-the-counter products.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620457054
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	07/26/1995
Pages:	430
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

PHYLLIS STOFFMAN, B.S.N., M.H.Sc., R.N.C., C.I.C., a former infection control practitioner at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was a pediatric epidemiologist, childbirth educator, and community health nurse.

Table of Contents

UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING INFECTIOUS ILLNESS.
Understanding Infectious Illness.
Home Nursing Care.
DISEASE PREVENTION.
Immunization.
Disinfection at Home.
Infection Control Standards for Child-Care Centers and Preschools.
Information on Medical Evaluation for Children Adopted from Other Countries.
Disease Prevention for International Travelers of All Ages.
ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF 100 INFECTIOUS ILLNESSES.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.