Use the right resources to make the right choices.
The world of antibiotics can seem overwhelming for new pharmacists with little or no experience. Having a few good resources can help new pharmacists make responsible decisions regarding antibiotic use. Listed below are commonly used resources used by infectious disease healthcare practitioners. Keep in mind these are not the only infectious disease references, reference a starting point to begin your journey into the wonderful world of bugs and drugs!
Where should I look to get a better understanding of infectious disease?
Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and and practice of infectious diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier; 2009.
Is there anything that can tell me what drugs to use for what bugs?
Gilbert DN, Mollering RC, Eliopoulos GM, et al. The sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy. 42nd ed. Sperryville: Antimicrobial Therapy; 2012.
What are the normal bugs found in our flora?
Faden H, Waz MJ, Bernstein JM, Brodsky L, Stamlevich J, Ogra PL. Nasopharyngeal flora in the first three years of life in normal and otitis-prone children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1991;100:612-615.
Guarner F, Malagelada JR. Gut flora in health and disease. Lancet 2003; 361:512-19.
Larsen B, Monif GRG. Understanding the bacterial flora of the female genital tract. Clin Infect Dis 2001; 32:69-77.
Guarner F, Malagelada JR. Gut flora in health and disease. Lancet 2003; 361:512-19.
Larsen B, Monif GRG. Understanding the bacterial flora of the female genital tract. Clin Infect Dis 2001; 32:69-77.