Pediatric infectious diseases revisited

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The fifth volume of Birkhäuser Advances in Infectious Diseases focuses on pediatric infectious diseases, a vital specialty in modern medicine. The successful prevention of illnesses like diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis has significantly improved public health. Understanding the biology of pathogens and their pathogenesis is crucial for disease control and elimination. This volume explores vaccination, historical, epidemiological, and sociocultural issues, alongside clinical and molecular biological aspects of pediatric infectious diseases. It presents new insights into infection pathogenesis and updates on the diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases in children, while also addressing the emergence of new pathogens. Future perspectives in the field are highlighted, targeting an interdisciplinary audience that includes pediatricians, infectious disease researchers, virologists, microbiologists, public health scientists, and policymakers. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Birkhäuser publishers, particularly Dr. Beatrice Menz, for their editorial efforts, and to the international experts who contributed their knowledge to this comprehensive exploration of pediatric infectious diseases.