Parasitic Infections
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Hookworm Infection
Contents
Preface
List of contributors
Introduction
1
Child History & Examination
2
Growth and Development
3
Pediatric Anthropometry
Neonatology
4
Neonatal History & Examination
5
Neonatal Delivery Pathologies
6
Neonatal Emergencies
7
Neonatal Jaundice
8
Newborn Delivery & Resuscitation
9
Preterm and Low Birth Weight
10
Breastfeeding – Theory and Practice
Pulmonology
11
Basics
12
Respiratory Failure in Children
13
Asthma
14
Bronchiolitis
15
Croup
16
Pneumonia
17
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
18
Bronchiectasis
Cardiology
19
Basics
20
Evaluating Heart Diseases
21
Heart Failure
22
Atrial Septal Defect
23
Ventricular Septal Defect
24
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
25
Coarctation of the Aorta
26
Tetralogy of Fallot
27
Rheumatic Heart Disease
28
Infective Endocarditis
29
Endomyocardial Fibrosis
30
Miscellaneous Cardiac Conditions
Infectious Diseases
31
ID Basics
32
Immunodeficiency
33
Enteric Fever
34
HIV
35
Sepsis in Children
36
Paediatric Tuberculosis
37
Childhood Immunization
38
Meningitis (bacterial)
39
Osteomyeliltis
40
Septic Arthritis
Oncology
41
General Principles
42
Oncological Emergencies
43
Leukaemia
44
Lymphoma
45
Retinoblastoma
46
Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumour)
47
Other Pediatric Tumours
Nephrology
48
Spectrum of Kidney Diseases in Children
49
Hypertension
50
Urinary Tract Infection
51
Hematuria
52
Nephrotic Syndrome
53
Nephritic Syndrome
54
Kidney Failure
55
Obstructive Uropathy
56
Acid-Base Disorders
Neurology
57
Basic Neruroscience
58
Spectrum of Neurological Disorders
59
CNS Infections
60
Cerebral Palsy
61
Seizure Disorders
62
Neuromuscular Disorders
63
Neurocutaneous Syndromes
64
Cerebrovascular Disease
Endocrinology
65
Basics
66
Diabetes Mellitus
67
Thyroid Disorders
68
Adrenal Gland Disorders
69
Pituitary Gland Disorders
70
Calcium and Bone Metabolism
71
Reproductive Disorders
72
Growth Disorders
Haematology
73
Basics
74
Sickle Cell Disease
75
Other Hemoglobinopathies
76
Anemia
77
Bleeding Disorders
78
Transfusion
79
Bone Marrow Failure Syndormes
Gastroenterology
80
Nutrition
81
Malnutrition
82
Liver Disorders
83
Prolonged Jaundice
84
Diarrhoea Diseases
85
Common Vitamin-Related Pathologies
Dermatology
86
Bacterial Skin Infections
87
Fungal Skin Infections
88
Alopecia
89
Eczema
90
Scabies
Home Accidents
91
Iron Poisoning
92
Paracetamol Poisoning
93
Insecticide Poisoning
94
Caustic Soda Ingestion
95
Hydrocarbons Ingestion
96
Electrical Injuries
97
Drowning and Submersion
Animal Bites
98
General Approach
99
Snake Bites
100
Dog Bites
101
Scorpion bites
Adolescent Health
102
History & Examination
103
Growth, Puberty, and Development
104
Preventive Care and Screening
105
Mental Health and Behavioral Issues
106
Sexual and Reproductive Health
107
Risk Behaviours and Chronic Conditions
Basic Critical Care
108
Paediatric Critical Care
109
Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Common Syndrome
110
Down Syndrome
111
Edward’s Syndrome
112
Patau Syndrome
113
Turner’s Syndrome
114
Noonan Syndrome
115
DiGeorge Syndrome
116
Williams Syndrome
117
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
118
Fragile X Syndrome
119
Prada-Willi Syndrome
Parasitic Infections
120
Overview of Parasitic Infections
121
Malaria
122
Intestinal Helminths
123
Schistosomiasis
124
Giardiasis
125
Amoebiasis
126
Hookworm Infection
127
Taeniasis & Cysticercosis
128
Misc. Parasitic Infestations
General Pediatrics
129
Therapeutics
130
Congenital Malformations
131
Social, Ethical and Legal Issues
132
Common Laboratory Investigation & Interpretation
133
Common Bedside Tests
134
Pediatric Clinical Research
References
Parasitic Infections
126
Hookworm Infection
126
Hookworm Infection
125
Amoebiasis
127
Taeniasis & Cysticercosis