Explores the most up-to-date research on anaerobic infections at specific organ sites-such as infections of the central nervous system, the respiratory tract, the chest, the urinary tract, bones and joints, the female genital tract, and skin and soft tissues!

The Third Edition of Pediatric Anaerobic Infections contains new and expanded discussions on:

• the identification and management of diseases, including pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, necrotizing fasciitis, botulism, tetanus, and infant botulism
• mixed aerobic-anaerobic infections
• resistance to available antimicrobials
• emerging antimicrobial agents effective against anaerobic bacteria
• contraindications for surgery and therapy of complications
• state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
• and more!