2024 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy

Completely updated and revised, the 30th edition of this best-selling reference provides instant access to the latest recommendations for treatment of infectious diseases in children.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. Free updates are available at aap.org/Nelsons.New in the 30th EditionUpdated multiple drug-resistant gram-negative pathogens treatment recommendations with newly approved antibioticsNewer antibiotics, beyond vancomycin, to treat MRSA infectionsUpdates on children's influenza, COVID-19, and enterovirus treatmentsUpdates on travelers' diarrheaLatest guidelines for treatment of invasive pediatric fungal infectionsNew guidelines for treatment of pediatric bacterial arthritisRecommendations on hepatitis C virus and cytomegalovirus treatment optionsCHAPTERS INCLUDEAntimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical SyndromesAntimicrobial Therapy for NeonatesChoosing AmongAntibioticsAntifungal AgentsAntiviral AgentsAntiparasitic AgentsPreferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens; Fungal Pathogens; Viral Pathogens; and Parasitic PathogensApproach to Antibiotic Therapy for Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusSystemic and Topical Antimicrobial Dosing and Dose FormsSequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-Down Therapy) for Serious InfectionsAntimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic InfectionApproach to Antibiotic AllergiesAntibiotic StewardshipAntibiotic Therapy for Children With ObesityAnd more...