The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 52nd edition (fifty-second edition)

About this book

The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 52nd edition by David N. Gilbert provides concise guidance for selecting and dosing antimicrobial therapy across a wide range of infectious diseases. Its compact organization helps clinicians connect likely pathogens, infection sites, susceptibility considerations, and patient factors with appropriate antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic treatment.

The 52nd edition covers empiric antimicrobial therapy by clinical syndrome, treatment organized by specific pathogens, antibacterial agents, antifungal drugs, antiviral therapy, antiparasitic agents, antimicrobial resistance, combination regimens, prophylaxis, and dosage adjustments. Tables and treatment recommendations address renal impairment, drug interactions, adverse effects, antimicrobial spectra, pregnancy considerations, and other factors that influence safe and effective therapy.

This guide is intended primarily for physicians, pharmacists, infectious disease specialists, residents, advanced practice clinicians, and other healthcare professionals who prescribe, recommend, monitor, or review antimicrobial treatment. Its rapid reference format is particularly useful during clinical rotations, inpatient and outpatient care, infectious disease consultations, antimicrobial stewardship activities, and medication therapy review.

Physicians, pharmacists, residents, infectious disease trainees, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), and other clinicians can use this edition to compare antimicrobial options, check dosing considerations, review organism specific therapy, and support treatment decisions. The 2022 52nd edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for clinical reference, antimicrobial stewardship, professional study, and infectious disease practice.