title: Antibiotic resistance in pediatric pathogens.
abstract: The prevalence of antibiotic resistance is increasing in pediatric pathogens. Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and in S. epidermidis, and erythromycin resistance in group A streptococci are becoming major problems. Fortunately, all three species remain susceptible to vancomycin. In certain parts of the world, Haemophilus influenzae b that are resistant to a number of antibiotics are being recognized. Antibiotic therapy of pediatric infections in the future will continue to rely on yet-to-be developed agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002648:Child; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents