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Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy 2021, 27th Ed.

Edited by John S. Bradley, MD, Elizabeth D. Barnett, MD and Joseph B. Cantey, MD
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Completely updated and revised, the 27th edition of this best-selling reference provides instant access to the latest recommendations for treatment of all infectious diseases in children, including COVID-19.

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  1. Page vii
    Introduction
  2. Page xi
    Notable Changes to 2021 Nelson’s Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy, 27th Edition
  3. Page 1
    1. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes
    1. Page 4
      Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
    2. Page 10
      Skeletal Infections
    3. Page 13
      Eye Infections
    4. Page 17
      Ear and Sinus Infections
    5. Page 20
      Oropharyngeal Infections
    6. Page 23
      Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
    7. Page 36
      Cardiovascular Infections
    8. Page 44
      Gastrointestinal Infections
    9. Page 50
      Genital and Sexually Transmitted Infections
    10. Page 55
      Central Nervous System Infections
    11. Page 60
      Urinary Tract Infections
    12. Page 62
      Miscellaneous Systemic Infections
  4. Page 71
    2. Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonates
    1. Page 74
      Recommended Therapy for Selected Neonatal Conditions
    2. Page 95
      Antimicrobial Dosages for Neonates
    3. Page 99
      Aminoglycosides
    4. Page 100
      Vancomycin
    5. Page 100
      Use of Antimicrobials During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
  5. Page 103
    3. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
    1. Page 104
      Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Gram Positive)
    2. Page 106
      Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Gram Negative)
    3. Page 108
      Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Anaerobes)
    4. Page 110
      Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
  6. Page 131
    4. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class: Beta-lactams and Beta-lactamase Inhibitors, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones
  7. Page 139
    5. Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens
    1. Page 140
      Overview of More Common Fungal Pathogens and Their Usual Pattern of Antifungal Susceptibilities
    2. Page 142
      Systemic Infections
    3. Page 156
      Localized Mucocutaneous Infections
  8. Page 159
    6. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents: Polyenes, Azoles, and Echinocandins
  9. Page 169
    7. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
    1. Page 170
      Overview of Non-HIV, Non-Hepatitis B or C Viral Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antivirals
    2. Page 171
      Overview of Hepatitis B or C Viral Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antivirals
    3. Page 172
      Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
  10. Page 187
    8. Choosing Among Antiviral Agents
  11. Page 191
    9. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens
    1. Page 192
      Selected Common Pathogenic Parasites and Suggested Agents for Treatment
    2. Page 194
      Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens
  12. Page 217
    10. Choosing Among Antiparasitic Agents: Antimalarial Drugs, Nitroimidazoles, Benzimidazoles, and Neglected Tropical Diseases
  13. Page 219
    11. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data, Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes
  14. Page 223
    12. Approach to Antibiotic Therapy of Drug-Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  15. Page 231
    13. Antibiotic Therapy for Children Who Are Obese
  16. Page 235
    14. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-down Therapy) for Serious Infections
  17. Page 237
    15. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection
    1. Page 239
      Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Infection
    2. Page 245
      Long-term Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Symptomatic New Infection
    3. Page 247
      Prophylaxis of Symptomatic Disease in Children Who Have Asymptomatic Infection/Latent Infection
    4. Page 248
      Surgical/Procedure Prophylaxis
  18. Page 253
    16. Approach to Antibiotic Allergies
  19. Page 263
    17. Antibiotic Stewardship
  20. Page 269
    18. Alphabetic Listing of Antimicrobials
    1. Page 271
      Systemic Antimicrobials With Dosage Forms and Usual Dosages
    2. Page 295
      Topical Antimicrobials (Skin, Eye, Ear, Mucosa)
  21. Page 317
    Appendix: Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area
  22. Page 305
    References
  23. Page 331
    Index

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