Main 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 changes
4 new chapters
Reorganized chapter order to improve functionality

Contents:

Introduction
Notable Changes
1. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes
2. Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonates
3. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
4. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class
5. Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens
6. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents
7. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
8. Choosing Among Antiviral Agents
9. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens
10. Choosing Among Anti-Parasitic Agents
11. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data, Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes
12. Approach to Antibiotic Therapy of Drug-Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
13. Antibiotic Therapy for Children Who Are Obese
14. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-down Therapy) for Serious Infections
15. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection
16. Approach to Antibiotic Allergies
17. Antibiotic Stewardship
16. Alphabetic Listing of Antimicrobials
Appendix: Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area
References
Index