Antimicrobial Therapy in Pediatrics

The book is a modern practical guide for pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, and medical students. It systematically presents the main principles of prescribing antimicrobial therapy for children, including classifications and characteristics of antimicrobial agents, features of their action, indications for use, and contraindications.

Particular attention is given to the selection of antimicrobial agents for various infectious diseases in children: viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections, as well as the correction of intestinal microbiota disorders. Each chapter is equipped with practical recommendations for choosing therapy considering the age characteristics of patients, modern requirements for safety and effectiveness of treatment, and principles for preventing antimicrobial resistance.

Additional information on side effects, therapy correction, and complication prevention is also provided.