This widely popular and extensively utilized resource on pediatric antimicrobial therapy offers immediate access to reliable and up-to-date suggestions for treating all infectious diseases in children. The authors provide a commentary for each disease to assist healthcare providers in selecting the most effective antimicrobial options. The drug descriptions encompass all currently available antimicrobial agents and provide comprehensive information on dosing regimens. To address concerns about antibiotic overuse, the program also includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antibiotics.

Key Features:

– Practical and evidence-based recommendations from leading experts in antimicrobial therapy
– Convenient tables displaying the susceptibility of bacterial and fungal pathogens to commonly used antimicrobials
– Coverage of treatment for parasitic infections and tropical medicine
– Antibiotic therapy tailored for obese children
– Antimicrobial prophylaxis and strategies for preventing symptomatic infections
– Maximum adult dosages and higher dosages of certain antimicrobials commonly used in children.

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