Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections
It is a great privilege and a pleasure to write the foreword to the book ”Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections”, which brings together the collective wisdom and expertise of leading Turkish academicians in the field of pediatric infectious diseases.
In the modern era of pediatric medicine, where the effectiveness of antibiotics is increasingly threatened by antimicrobial resistance, the judicious selection and administration of these agents in childhood infections are of paramount importance. This book attemps to navigate the complex landscape of antibiotic therapy in pediatric patients, providing clinicians, researchers, and students with a comprehensive resource for understanding the principles and practices that govern antibiotic use in this vulnerable population.
Each chapter addresses the nuances of antibiotic selection for specific microbiologic or clinical categories, such as respiratory tract infections, fungal infections, grampositive infections, among others. Supported by evidence-based guidelines and the expert insights of authors, this book equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions regarding antibiotic therapy in children, from basic to complex levels.
In compiling this volume, my goal has been to foster a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between antibiotics and childhood infections while promoting a culture of responsible antibiotic stewardship. I am indebted to the esteemed contributors, without whose expertise and dedication, this book would not be such a rich repository of current knowledge. It is my sincere hope that ”Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections” will serve as a trusted resource in the field of pediatric infectious diseases, especially for hospitalists and primary care physicians alike.
Prof. Dr. Selim ÖNCEL
Editor
Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Kocaeli, Türkiye
Bölümler
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: An Updated Primer and Clinical Implications for Pediatricians
Deniz GÜR
Gür D. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing: An updated primer and clinical implications for pediatricians. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.1-6.
Treatment Options for Resistant Gram-Positive Organisms in Children
Selim ÖNCEL, Özgür BORAKAY
Öncel S, Borakay Ö. Treatment options for resistant gram-positive organisms in children. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.7-19.
Antibiotic Selection in Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Berna BİRANKAR, Tuncay Müge ALVUR
Birankar B, Alvur TM. Antibiotic selection in pediatric upper respiratory tract infections. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.20-6.
Current and Emerging Antimicrobial Therapies for Respiratory Tract Infections in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Emine ATAĞ, Zeynep Seda UYAN
Atağ E, Uyan ZS. Current and emerging antimicrobial therapies for respiratory tract infections in children with cystic fibrosis. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.27-34.
Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Urinary System Infections
Selim ÖNCEL, Yeliz TANRIVERDİ ÇAYCI, Mustafa ALTINDİŞ
Öncel S, Tanrıverdi Çaycı Y, Altındiş M. Antibiotic selection in childhood urinary system infections. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.35-42.
Treatment of Pediatric Brucellosis
Aylin DİZİ IŞIK, Gülşen AKKOÇ, Eda KEPENEKLİ KADAYIFÇI
Dizi Işık A, Akkoç G, Kepenekli Kadayıfçı E. Treatment of pediatric brucellosis. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.43-51.
Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Tuberculosis
Sevgi ASLAN TUNCAY, Pınar CANİZCİ ERDEMLİ, Nevin HATİPOĞLU
Aslan Tuncay S, Canizci Erdemli P, Hatipoğlu N. Antibiotic selection in childhood tuberculosis. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.52-64.
Current Status in the Treatment of Pediatric HIV Infection
Neslihan METE ATASEVER, Selda HANÇERLİ TÖRÜN
Mete Atasever N, Hançerli Törün S. Current status in the treatment of pediatric HIV infection. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.65-76.
Antibiotic Selection in Invasive Fungal Infections of Childhood
Şilem ÖZDEM ALATAŞ, İrem Ceren ERBAŞ, Nurşen BELET
Özdem Alataş Ş, Erbaş İC, Belet N. Antibiotic selection in invasive fungal infections of childhood. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.77-87.
Treatment Options in Infections Following Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Nazan SARPER, Sema AYLAN GELEN
Sarper N, Aylan Gelen S. Treatment options in infections following pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.88-95.
Antibiotic Selection in Pediatric Febrile Neutropenia
Emine ZENGİN, Sema AYLAN GELEN
Zengin E, Aylan Gelen S. Antibiotic selection in pediatric febrile neutropenia. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.96- 102.
Artificial Intelligence in Antibiotic Selection
Hatice SINAV ÜTKÜ
Sınav Ütkü H. Artificial intelligence in antibiotic Selection. Öncel S, ed. Antibiotic Selection in Childhood Infections. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.103-6.