PED - 746 Pediatric Infectious Disease

This elective clerkship focuses on clinical and laboratory evaluation of pediatric infections. An active inpatient consultation service provides ample opportunity for patient evaluation and follow-up. Correct use of laboratory facilities is stressed. Pathophysiology of infectious diseases, differential diagnosis, and antibiotic use are discussed on daily ward rounds and weekly conferences. The student will see outpatients with diagnostic problems as well as attend specialized clinics for children with HIV infection, tuberculosis and congenital toxoplasmosis. Elective