Book excerpt: The Short Textbook of Pediatrics is the latest edition of this extensive guide to the field of paediatrics, featuring revised, updated and brand new content. New chapters in this edition include fever spectrum, fungal, protozoal, heliminthic, intrauterine, and nosocomial infections and infestations, all in the paediatric infections section. Enhanced by over 815 full colour images, with multiple choice questions and clinical problems at the end of chapters for self-evaluation.