Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization

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Group Author: Russell, A. D. Allan Denver, 1936; Hugo, W. B. William Barry; Ayliffe, G. A. J; Fraise, Adam P; Lambert, Peter A; Maillard, J.-Y
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 4th ed.
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470755884
Item Description: Revised edition of: Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization, 1999.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (x, 678 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 1405128224
9781405128223
9780470755884
0470755881
Index Number: RA761
CLC: R187
Contents: Historical introduction / A.P. Fraise -- Types of antimicrobial agents / S. Moore and D.N. Payne -- Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents / A.D. Russell -- Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance / P. Gilbert, A.H. Rickard and A.J. McBain -- Mechanisms of action of biocides / P.A. Lambert -- Bacterial sensitivity and resistance, Intrinsic resistance of gram-negative bacteria / D.J. Stickler -- Acquired resistance / K. Poole -- Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents / P.A. Lambert -- Mycobactericidal agents / P. Hawkey -- Antifungal activity of disinfectants, Antif
Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants / G. Reybrouck -- Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants, Acanthamoeba, contact lenses and disinfection / N.A. Turner -- Intestinal protozoa and biocides / J-Y Maillard -- Viricidal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard -- Transmissible degenerative encephalopathies, Inactivation of the unconventional causal agents / D. Taylor -- Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy / R.J.W. Lambert -- Sterilization, Heat sterilization / G.W. Gould -- Radiation sterilization / P.A. Lambert -- Gaseous sterilisation / J-Y Dusseau, P. Duro
New and emerging technologies / G.W. Gould -- Preservation of medicines and cosmetics / S.J. Hiom -- Re-use of single use devices / G.W. Hanlon -- Sterility assurance, concepts, methods and problems / R. Baird -- Special problems in hospital antisepsis / M. Rotter -- Decontamination of the environment and medical equipment in hospitals / A.P. Fraise -- Treatment of laundry and clinical waste in hospitals / C.R. Bradley -- Other health-related issues, Special issues in dentistry / J. Bagg and A. Smith -- Veterinary practice / D.A. Engvall -- Recreational and hydrotherapy pools / J. Dadswell -