Full Description
Completely updated and revised, the 27th edition of this best-selling reference provides instant access to the latest recommendations for treatment of infectious diseases in children, including COVID-19. For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help select the best of all antimicrobial choices.Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens.New in the 27th edition: Continuous updates of drug and dosing changes4 new chaptersReorganized chapter order to improve functionality
Contents
IntroductionNotable Changes1. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes2. Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonates3. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens4. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class5. Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens6. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents7. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens8. Choosing Among Antiviral Agents9. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens10. Choosing Among Anti-Parasitic Agents11. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data, Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes12. Approach to Antibiotic Therapy of Drug-Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus13. Antibiotic Therapy for Children Who Are Obese14. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-down Therapy) for Serious Infections15. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection16. Approach to Antibiotic Allergies17. Antibiotic Stewardship16. Alphabetic Listing of AntimicrobialsAppendix: Nomogram for Determining Body Surface AreaReferencesIndex
