The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2026 (56th edition)
Sanford Guide helps you make the best infectious diseases treatment decisions, fast. Designed to be an invaluable resource for clinicians involved with ID in any care setting.
What`s New for 2026
The 2025-2026 respiratory virus season remains dominated by the triple threat posed by COVID-19, RSV and influenza. Measles outbreaks are a continuing concern. Vaccination remains the cornerstone of prevention. For comprehensive coverage, we direct you to Sanford Guide digital content (sold separately - please inquire), which is constantly updated.
Throughout this edition we have updated treatment recommendations based on recent references and guidelines. Also, we have removed many older references that have been superseded or are simply no longer necessary.
Major updates include:
Table 1—major updates to native valve endocarditis, adult arthritis, complicated urinary tract infections and plague, as well as minor updates to regimens and comments throughout
Table 3—duration of therapy, is substantially revised
Tables 5 and 6—highly resistant bacteria, are substantially revised
Table 7—new desensitization protocols and references added
Table 10A—gets recently approved anti-infectives
Table 12A—pulmonary tuberculosis has a major update
Tables 11, 13 and 14—covering fungal, parasitic and viral infections respectively are updated as needed
Table 15—prophylaxis for dental procedures and candida and cocci prevention are updated for improved clarity
New tables 18A, 18B—cover hepatic impairment dosing and DRESS
Drug information tables covering pediatric dosing, pharmacology, enzyme- and transporter-mediated interactions, renal impairment dosing, obesity dosing are updated throughout.
Some recommendations may suggest the use of antimicrobial agents for indications or in doses that differ from the approved full prescribing information. Any such recommendations are based on published reports in peer-reviewed literature with citation to evidence-based references. They are not made based on input from any manufacturer and are made with due consideration for the concerns of the U.S. FDA regarding “off-label” uses.
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With Sanford Guide, you get:
Clinically actionable, concise answers—we give you exactly what you need to make the best decision in a fast-paced setting.
Institutionally diverse editorial team by design—not every organization has the same patient population, budget, or processes. We bring perspectives from many medical institutions.
Popular with physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians, The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy provides convenient, concise, and reliable information.
The book includes a FREE 1-month trial of Sanford Guide Antimicrobial All Access, which provides expanded content, interactive tables and tools, and constant updates.
Coverage includes
Clinical syndromes
Pathogens
Bacterial
Fungal
Mycobacterial
Parasitic
Viral
Anti-infective agents
Dosing
Pediatric adjustments
Renal adjustments
Adverse effects
Activity
Pharmacology
Interactions
