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\u201cWhat\u2019s Hot and What\u2019s Not in Pediatric Infectious Diseases\u201d 15th Annual Convention<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Crowne Plaza Galleria<\/strong>
\nManila Ortigas Avenue corner
\nAsian Development Bank Avenue Quezon City<\/p>\n

February 6 & 7, 2008
\n(Wednesday & Thursday)<\/p>\n

Pre Registration Deadline:
\nJanuary 15, 2008<\/p>\n

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LECTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Year in Review: Pediatric Infectious Disease Highlights<\/a>
\nDr. Josefina C. Carlos <\/em><\/p>\n

TB Diagnostics: Looking Back and Looking Forward <\/a>
\nDr. Raul V. Destura<\/em><\/p>\n

PLENARY SYMPOSIUM I: <\/strong>
\nUpdates in the Management of Complicated Pneumonias
\nMedical <\/a>– Dr. Alexander O. Tuazon<\/em>
\nSurgical<\/a> – Dr. Richard S. Nicolas<\/em><\/p>\n

PLENARY SYMPOSIUM II:<\/strong>
\nInfections in the Immunocompromised
\nPrevention<\/a> – Dr. Jo-Anne A. De Castro<\/em>
\nManagement<\/a> – Dr. Julius A. Lecciones<\/em><\/p>\n

PLENARY SYMPOSIUM III:<\/strong>
\nDengue in the New Millennium: Continuing Challenges
\nPhilippine Perspective<\/a>
\nDr. Enrique A. Tayag<\/em><\/p>\n

Diagnosis and Management Lessons from Thailand
\nDr. Usa Thisyakorn<\/p>\n

Focus on Zoonoses: What Can You Get from Your Pets?<\/a>
\nDr. Jaime A. Santos<\/em><\/p>\n

PLENARY SYMPOSIUM IV:<\/strong>
\nHIV in Children The Philippine Perspective<\/a>
\nDr. Thelma M. Laot<\/em><\/p>\n

Dengue in New Millenium<\/a>
\nDr. Usa Thisyakorn<\/em><\/p>\n

Antifungals for Office Practice
\nDr. Elizabeth E. Gallardo<\/em><\/p>\n

PLENARY SYMPOSIUM V:<\/strong>
\nThe Other MMR:<\/p>\n

Updates Malaria<\/a>
\nDr. Fe Esperanza J. Espino<\/em><\/p>\n

Meningococcemia<\/a>
\nDr. Xenia Cathrine J. Fabay<\/em><\/p>\n

Rabies<\/a>
\nDr. Beatriz P. Quiambao<\/em><\/div>

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