Completely updated and revised, the 27th edition of this best-selling reference provides instant access to the latest recommendations for treatment of all 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 chapters include
Choosing Among Antiviral Agents
Choosing Among Antiparasitic Agents
Approach to Antibiotic Allergies
Antibiotic Stewardship
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Author(s): John D. Nelson, John S. Bradley, David W. Kimberlin, Elizabeth Barnett, J. Howard Smart, Jason Sauberan, Joseph B. Cantey, Paul E. Palumbo, William J. Steinbach
Edition: 27
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Year: 2021
Language: English
Tags: Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy; Infectious Diseases; Pharmacology; Viral Diseases
Introduction
Ch 1. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes
A. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
B. Skeletal Infections
C. Eye Infections
D. Ear and Sinus Infections
E. Oropharyngeal Infections
F. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
G. Cardiovascular Infections
H. Gastrointestinal Infections
I. Genital and Sexually Transmitted Infections
J. Central Nervous System Infections
K. Urinary Tract Infections
L. Miscellaneous Systemic Infections
Ch 2. Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonates
A. Recommended Therapy for Selected Neonatal Conditions
B. Antimicrobial Dosages for Neonates
C. Aminoglycosides
D. Vancomycin
E. Use of Antimicrobials During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Ch 3. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
A. Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Gram Positive)
B. Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Gram Negative)
C. Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Anaerobes)
D. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
Ch 4. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class: Beta-lactams and
Beta-lactamase Inhibitors, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, and
Fluoroquinolones
Ch 5. Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens
A. Overview of More Common Fungal Pathogens and Their Usual Pattern of Antifungal Susceptibilities
B. Systemic Infections
C. Localized Mucocutaneous Infections
Ch 6. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents: Polyenes, Azoles, and Echinocandins
Ch 7. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
A. Overview of Non-HIV, Non-Hepatitis B or C Viral Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antivirals
B. Overview of Hepatitis B or C Viral Pathogens and Usual Pattern of
Susceptibility to Antivirals
C. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
Ch 8. Choosing Among Antiviral Agents
Ch 9. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens
A. Selected Common Pathogenic Parasites and Suggested Agents for Treatment
B. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens
Ch 10. Choosing Among Antiparasitic Agents: Antimalarial Drugs,
Nitroimidazoles, Benzimidazoles, and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Ch 11. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data,
Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes
Ch 12. Approach to Antibiotic Therapy of Drug-Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Ch 13. Antibiotic Therapy for Children Who Are Obese
Ch 14. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-down
Therapy) for Serious Infections
Ch 15. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection
A. Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Infection
B. Long-term Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Symptomatic
New Infection
C. Prophylaxis of Symptomatic Disease in Children Who Have Asymptomatic
Infection/Latent Infection
D. Surgical/Procedure Prophylaxis
Ch 16. Approach to Antibiotic Allergies
Ch 17. Antibiotic Stewardship
Ch 18. Alphabetic Listing of Antimicrobials
A. Systemic Antimicrobials With Dosage Forms and Usual Dosages
B. Topical Antimicrobials (Skin, Eye, Ear, Mucosa)
Appendix: Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area
References
Index
