2026 Nelson’s Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy, 32th edition (PDF)

By Debra L Palazzi MD MEd, John S. Bradley MD, John D. Nelson MD, John C Arnold MD, Dr. Elizabeth Barnett M.D., 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 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 s of all antimicrobial agents available today, with complete dosing regimens.
New in the 32nd Edition
This 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

Table A, “Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Infection”: tuberculosis, neonatal herpes simplex virus
Table C, “Prophylaxis of Symptomatic Disease in Children Who Have Asymptomatic Infection/Latent Infection”: new information for recurrent mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus
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

Ceftobiprole medocaril sodium, Zevtera
Geptotidacin, Blujepa
Minocycline ER, Emrosi
Paromomycin, Humatin

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2026
Edition ‏ : ‎ 32nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1610028813
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1610028813