Manual of Childhood Infections

Trusted by paediatricians around the world, the Manual of Childhood Infections, also known as the Blue Book, returns in a fully updated fifth edition. This essential handbook brings together global expertise to deliver fast, reliable answers for anyone caring for children with infectious diseases. Written by specialists from all WHO regions, it reflects real-world practice across diverse settings, including guidance tailored to resource-limited settings. With 130 concise, clinically focused chapters, the handbook offers an evidence-based approach to every major childhood infection. Each chapter provides at-a-glance support for busy clinicians broken down into global epidemiology, transmission and incubation periods, typical and atypical presentations, diagnosis, management, antimicrobial and supportive care, outcomes, prevention, 'what's new', and 'what's next', all in a clear bullet-point format designed for rapid consultation. Covering everything from common infections to emerging threats and neglected tropical diseases, this edition equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to deliver safe, effective care anywhere in the world and remains the indispensable companion for clinicians treating infants, children, and adolescents with infectious diseases.