Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy 2016 22th Edition

New 22nd Edition!  This bestselling and widely used 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. In response to growing concerns about overuse of antibiotics, the program includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antimicrobials.

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

Developed by distinguished editorial board

Designed for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every day

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

Includes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicine

Updated assessments regarding the strength of the recommendation and the level of evidence for treatment recommendations for major infections

Anti-infective drug listing, complete with formulations and dosages

Antibiotic therapy for obese children

Antimicrobial prophylaxis/prevention of symptomatic infection

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