Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Stewardship

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of emerging and re-emerging infectious pathogens of childhood, including novel viral illnesses, drug-resistant bacterial infections, and endemic parasitic diseases with increasing global reach. Particular emphasis is placed on the principles and evolving frameworks of antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric settings, the impact of rapid molecular diagnostics, and strategies to address vaccine-preventable diseases in the context of shifting immunization landscapes.