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 Edition

Updated multiple drug-resistant gram-negative pathogens treatment recommendations with newly approved antibiotics
Newer antibiotics, beyond vancomycin, to treat MRSA infections
Updates on children’s influenza, COVID-19, and enterovirus treatments
Updates on travelers’ diarrhea
Latest guidelines for treatment of invasive pediatric fungal infections
New guidelines for treatment of pediatric bacterial arthritis
Recommendations on hepatitis C virus and cytomegalovirus treatment options


CHAPTERS INCLUDE

Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes
Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonates
Choosing Among

Antibiotics
Antifungal Agents
Antiviral Agents
Antiparasitic Agents


Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens; Fungal Pathogens; Viral Pathogens; and Parasitic Pathogens
Approach to Antibiotic Therapy for Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Systemic and Topical Antimicrobial Dosing and Dose Forms
Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-Down Therapy) for Serious Infections
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection
Approach to Antibiotic Allergies
Antibiotic Stewardship
Antibiotic Therapy for Children With Obesity
And more…