Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy
Title Details
32nd Ed.
© 2026 Debra L. Palazzi, MD, MEd, and John D. Nelson, MD
Debra L. Palazzi, MD, MEd
ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-881-3
eISBN-13: 978-1-61002-882-0
Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Nursing
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Completely updated and revised, the 32nd edition of this best-selling reference delivers the latest evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of infectious diseases in children. Each disease is accompanied by expert commentary, helping clinicians choose the best antimicrobial options based on current research and clinical experience. It includes detailed descriptions of all antimicrobial agents available today, with complete dosing regimens.
New in the 32nd EditionThis edition is fully reviewed for updates, and references are updated throughout the book. Highlights of updated or new guidelines include:
- • Chapter 5, “Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens”: update to candidiasis therapy for systemic infections
- • Chapter 6, “Choosing Among Antifungal Agents: Polyenes, Azoles, and Echinocandins”: dosage updates for posaconazole and isavuconazole
- • Chapter 15, “Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection”: updates to
o Table A, “Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Infection”: tuberculosis, neonatal herpes simplex virus
o Table C, “Prophylaxis of Symptomatic Disease in Children Who Have Asymptomatic Infection/Latent Infection”: new information for recurrent mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus
o Table D, “Surgical Procedure Prophylaxis”: intraoperative Re-Dosing interval (h) for prolonged surgery updated throughout; piperacillin/tazobactam therapy added for complicated appendicitis or other ruptured colorectal viscus - • Chapter 18, Table A, “Systemic Antimicrobials with Dosage Forms and Usual Dosages” now includes
o Ceftobiprole medocaril sodium, Zevtera
o Geptotidacin, Blujepa
o Minocycline ER, Emrosi
o Paromomycin, Humatin
This book is written by experts in the field of pediatric infectious disease, and it targets a broad audience of learners and practitioners at all levels who interact with and provide care for children with infectious concerns.
Doody's Core Titles (DCT)
Doody's Review
"This is the classic, superb, and timely clinical reference about choices of antimicrobial therapy for all types of infections in pediatric patients with infections as well as prophylaxis which is updated almost yearly for clinicians at all levels of training which should be available wherever we can for neonates, children, adolescents, and young adults. Highly recommended for all clinicians at every level of training including students, residents, fellows, attendings, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners."
-- Joseph Hageman, MD (Evanston Hospital) Doody's Review - previous edition
"This book is a must-have for those providing medical care for children. Despite its small size, the book covers a majority of infections and antimicrobial considerations in children, and, with the exception of rare and multi-drug resistant pathogens, it could adequately serve as a provider's sole reference on the subject."
-- Bradford Becken, MD (University of Nebraska Medical Center) Doody's Review - previous edition
"This is an excellent reference for antimicrobial therapy. The new rating system for strength of recommendation and level of supporting evidence that is new to this edition is very useful and assists in the decision-making process in the clinical setting."
-- Judy Moreau, MD (Ochsner for Children) Doody's Review - a previous edition
"With an ever-increasing amount of literature becoming available for the treatment of pediatric infectious diseases, frequent updates of resources like this are necessary to keep providers informed about the most appropriate treatment."
-- Patricia Marshik, Pharm.D (University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy) Doody's Review - prior edition
Specialty Score: 2.33 Infectious Disease
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