Popular as a classroom text, for review, and as a clinical quick reference,Antibiotics Basics for Clinicians: Choosing the Right Antibacterial Agent, 4th Edition,helps readers master the rationale behind antibiotic selection for common bacterial pathogens and infectious diseases. Dr. Alan R. Hauser has updated this easy-to-understand, time-saving resource to cover the latest antibiotic medications and treatment guidelines in an easy-to-follow format: first, a basic overview of how antibiotics work, followed by agents used to treat different types of bacteria, and drug therapy approaches to common infectious diseases.

• Featuresfull-color illustrations and updated contentthroughout, all designed to reinforce comprehension of the most relevant antibacterial agents and treatment guidelines
• Providessuccinct, practical guidelinesthat simplify challenging content for easier understanding
• Includes pearls, mnemonics, “Remember boxes, “History boxes, and drug tables thatsave time and enhance retentionof critical information
• Containsextensive review cases and questionsto reinforce learning and clinical application
• Ideal for medical/clerkship, NP, and PA students and residents/fellows as an easily accessible, informative text designed to help learn and remember essential material in this complex area

Popular as a classroom text, for review, and as a clinical quick reference,Antibiotics Basics for Clinicians: Choosing the Right Antibacterial Agent, 4th Edition,helps readers master the rationale behind antibiotic selection for common bacterial pathogens and infectious diseases. Dr. Alan R. Hauser has updated this easy-to-understand, time-saving resource to cover the latest antibiotic medications and treatment guidelines in an easy-to-follow format: first, a basic overview of how antibiotics work, followed by agents used to treat different types of bacteria, and drug therapy approaches to common infectious diseases.