title: Principles of selection and use of antibacterial agents.
abstract: The selection of an antimicrobial treatment regimen is based on many factors, including the nature of the infection, the identity and susceptibility pattern of the infecting organism, and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug(s). Principles of susceptibility testing, pharmacology, and monitoring of therapy are discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Hessen
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kaye
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000097:blood / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001692:Biological Transport; D004336:Drug Antagonism; D004357:Drug Synergism; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents