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

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Group Author: (Allan Denver), 1936-; Hugo W. B.; (William Barry); Ayliffe G. A. J.; Fraise Adam P.; Lambert Peter A.; Maillard J.-Y.; Russell A. D.
Published: Blackwell Pub.,
Publisher Address: Malden, Mass.
Publication Dates: 2004.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 4th ed.
Subjects:
Sterilization.
Preservation of materials.
Disinfection > methods.
Sterilization > methods.
Anti-infective agents.
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical.
Disinfection and disinfectants
Item Description: Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization.
Carrier Form: x, 678 p.: ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 1405101997
Index Number: R187
CLC: R187
Call Number: R187/R963/4th.ed.
Contents: Rev. ed. of: Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization, 1999.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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, Antifungal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard -- 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. Duroselle and J. Freney -- Filtration sterilization / S. P. Denyer and N. A. Hodges -- 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 -- Good manufacturing practice / E. Underwood.

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