96 Gastrointestinal Infections Jennifer J. Wilkes Gastrointestinal (GI) infections, particularly acute gastroenteritis, cause significant pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide. Gastroenteritis is an infection of the GI tract characterized by vomiting,…
69 Disorders of Calcium and Bone Metabolism Jill L. Brodsky, Michael A. Levine Physiological concentrations of plasma calcium and phosphorus are necessary to ensure skeletal integrity and to maintain vital…
95 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Elizabeth Lowenthal Worldwide, more than half a million children younger than 15 years of age are infected with HIV. Untreated HIV infection leads to a complex…
114 Disorders of the Pancreas Melissa Kennedy Disorders of the pancreas (Figure 114-1) are rare in childhood but can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pancreatitis occurs less frequently…
103 Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System John J. Flibotte Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are common causes of serious illness in the neonatal population. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) affects 1% to 8% of…
92 Infections of the Central Nervous System Sanjeev K. Swami This chapter discusses infections of the central nervous system (CNS), including meningitis, meningoencephalitis, epidural abscesses, and brain abscesses. Some specific…
109 Intestinal Obstruction and Malrotation Andrew Chu In its most simplistic conceptualization, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a long, flexible tube designed for active, unidirectional flow, with its only openings…
102 Disorders of the Respiratory System Lori A. Christ, David A. Munson Advancements in the treatment of respiratory distress in newborns have significantly reduced infant mortality in the United States…
