Resumen
The 46th edition of the leading clinical reference on treatment of infectious diseases and anti-infective drug information. Popular with physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians, the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy provides information that is convenient, concise, and reliable.
Coverage includes:
- Clinical syndromes
pathogens
bacterial
fungal
mycobacterial
parasitic
viral
- Anti-infective agents
dosing:
.pediatric adjustments
.renal adjustments
adverse affects
activity
pharmacology
interactions
- Preventative therapy
Areas of significant change in this 46th edition include:
- Initial Approach to Antimicrobial Therapy: Significant updates to genital tract infections based on new CDC STD Guidelines, empiric therapy for pneumonia, and updated regimens and references.
- Spectra of Activity: Completely reworked table with more descriptive classification system, printed in color for improved ease of use.
- Drug Desensitization: Desensitization methods for additional drugs have been added.
- Antimicrobial Use During Lactation: New table on the safety of antimicrobials in lactating mothers.
- HCV: New direct-acting agents and combination agents, along with updated HCV treatment regimens.
- Pediatric Dosing: New table summarizing dosing of antimicrobials in children age 28 days or older.
- Renal Impairment Adjustments: Table has been thoroughly reworked to improve ease of use.
- New Drugs: ceftazidime-avibactam, ceftolozane-tazobactam, isavuconazole.
