By John S. Bradley MD, John D. Nelson MD, Dr. Barnett Elizabeth MD, Joseph B. Cantey MD MD MPH, David W. Kimberlin MD FAAP, Dr. Paul E Palumbo MD, Dr. Jason Sauberan PharmD, J. Howard Smart MD, Dr. William J Steinbach

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…