Publisher's Synopsis
This text outlines main topics on foetal and neonatal haematology and immunology, based on the most recent knowledge available. According to their most recent research findings the authors propose methods to prevent and treat important neonatal illnesses, like severe infections. This book should provide an invaluable reference guide for those dealing with haematologic and immunologic deficiencies during the perinatal period. Haematologists, immunologists and neonatologists will find this book an excellent reference for their work, while paediatricians, obstetricians, microbiologists, gastroenterologists, virologists, neurologists and physiologists will also find it of great value.