Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Use in Pediatric Wards
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatrics; infectious diseases; interventional radiology
Interests: pediatric emergency; antimicrobial resistance; pediatric infectious diseases; medical education
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most urgent global health challenges, with a particularly strong impact on children. Pediatric wards represent unique clinical settings, where antibiotics are frequently prescribed to manage severe infections in vulnerable patients. While these treatments are essential, they may also contribute to the emergence and spread of resistant microorganisms, often as a result of inappropriate or excessive use. The consequences include increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs and a reduction in effective therapeutic options.
This Special Issue of Antibiotics focuses on antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial use in pediatric wards. Our aim is to highlight current knowledge and promote innovative approaches to improve clinical practice. We welcome contributions that explore the following topics:
- Surveillance of resistance patterns in pediatric populations;
- Antibiotic prescribing behaviors and their determinants;
- Pediatric-specific antimicrobial stewardship interventions;
- Diagnostic innovations that guide targeted therapy;
- Clinical, microbiological, and policy-related perspectives.
Original research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses are encouraged. By gathering multidisciplinary expertise, this Special Issue seeks to provide valuable insights into how antimicrobial resistance can be effectively addressed in pediatric care.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Evanthia Botsa
Dr. Spyridon Karageorgos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- pediatric infectious diseases
- hospital-acquired infections
- antimicrobial stewardship
- multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
- diagnostic innovations in pediatrics
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