Screen LibraryRussell, Hugo & Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization
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 healthcareNew chapters on microbicide regulations in the...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 5th ed. |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118425831 |
| Summary: |
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 healthcareNew chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and CanadaLatest material on microbial resistance to microbicidesUpdated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practicePractical advice on problems of disinfection and antisepti. |
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781118425879 (electronic bk.) 1118425871 (electronic bk.) 9781118425831 (electronic bk.) 1118425839 (electronic bk.) 9781299158573 (MyiLibrary) 1299158579 (MyiLibrary) |
| Index Number: | RA761 |
| CLC: | Q93-334 |
| Contents: |
Principles. Historical Introduction / Types of Microbicidal and Microbistatic Agents / Factors Affecting the Activities of Microbicides / Biofilm Recalcitrance : Theories and Mechanisms / Mechanisms of Action of Microbicides / Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance to Microbicides / Resistance of Bacterial Spores to Chemical Agents / Testing of Chemicals as Mycobactericidal Agents / Fungicidal Activity of Microbicides / Sensitivity and Resistance of Protozoa to Microbicides / Virucidal Activity of Microbicides / Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Decontamination / Microbicides : The Double-Edged Sword : Environmental Toxicity and Emerging Resistance / Practice. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy / Assessing the Efficacy of Professional Healthcare Antiseptics : A Regulatory Perspective / Legislation Affecting Disinfectant Products in Europe : The Biocidal Products Directive and the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Regulations / Regulatory Authorization of Hard Surface Disinfectants in Canada / United States Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides / Heat Sterilization / Radiation Sterilization / Gaseous Sterilization / Gas Plasma Sterilization / Filtration Sterilization / New and Emerging Technologies / Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics / Sterility Assurance : Concepts, Methods and Problems / Hand Hygiene / Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals / Decontamination of Endoscopes / Issues Associated with the Decontamination of Laundry and Clinical Waste / Treated Recreational Water Venues / Antimicrobial Surfaces / Antimicrobial Devices / Antimicrobial Dressings / Antimicrobial Textiles and Testing Techniques / Use of Microbicides in Disinfection of Contact Lenses / Special Issues in Dentistry / Natural Products / Applications of Bacteriophage Technology / Control of Infectious Bioagents / |