This resource on pediatric antimicrobial therapy provides instant access to reliable, up-to-the-minute recommendations for treatment of all infectious diseases in children. For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help health care providers select the best of all antimicrobial choices. Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens. The program also includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antimicrobials. The book is designed for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every day.

Key features:

Practical, evidence-based recommendations from the experts in antimicrobial therapy.

New sections on the selection of appropriate antimicrobials in the setting of resistant gram-negative organisms.

New therapies for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Updated guidelines for selected diseases.

At-a-glance tables of bacterial and fungal pathogen susceptibilities to commonly used antimicrobials.

Includes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicine.

Antibiotic therapy for obese children.

Antimicrobial prophylaxis and prevention of symptomatic infection.

Maximal adult dosages and higher dosages of some antimicrobials commonly used in children.