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JUNE 14, 2022

Prioritize Children When Developing Antibacterial Agents

By Aaron Tallent

Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition

There is a significant lag time before determining the appropriate dosing regimen for new antibacterial agents given to children, according to a presentation ASM Microbe 2022, the annual meeting of American Society for Microbiology, held in Washington, DC.

Of the 24 approved antimicrobials, 20 were for use in adults alone for indications that included acute bacterial skin infections and