Book description
The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE
definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the
elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features:
- New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcare
- New chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and Canada
- Latest material on microbial resistance to microbicides
- Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on
special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice
- Practical advice on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in healthcare
- A systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and
advantages outlined for each
- Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action with
respect to current regulations
The differences between European and North American regulations are
highlighted throughout, making this a truly global work, ideal for
worldwide healthcare professionals working in infectious diseases and
infection control.
Adam P. Fraise, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, University
Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University
Syed A. Sattar, Centre for Research in Environmental
Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
