1st Edition
Disinfection and Decontamination Principles, Applications and Related Issues
Edited By Gurusamy Manivannan
Copyright 2008
512 Pages
81 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
512 Pages
by
CRC Press
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In the battle between humans and microbes, knowledge may be not only the best weapon but also the best defense. Pulling contributions from 34 experts into a unified presentation, Disinfection and Decontamination: Principles, Applications, and Related Issues provides coverage that is both sophisticated and practical. The book reviews the fundamentals, explores the interdisciplinary nature of the... Read more
Perspectives on Infection Challenges and Solutions, G. Manivannan
Sisyphus in the Microbial World Revisited: Global Governance, Antimicrobial Strategies, and Humanity’s Health, D.P. Fidler
The Need for Safer and Better Microbicides for Infection Control, S.A. Sattar and S. Springthorpe
Microbiological Concerns in Non-Sterile Manufacturing, J. Kirby Farrington and J. Polarine
New Technologies in Disinfection and Infection Control, J.A. Ramirez
Biocides: Modes of Action and Mechanisms of Resistance, G. McDonnell
A Pragmatic Approach to Judicious Selection and Proper Use of Disinfectant and Antiseptic Agents in Healthcare Settings, V. Suljagic
Extended Activity of Health Care Antiseptic Products, J.L. Newman and N.E. Kaiser
Disinfectant Rotation in a Cleaning Disinfection Program for Clean Rooms and Controlled Environments, S.V.W. Sutton
Reprocessing Flexible Endoscopes: Origin of Standards, Overview of Structure Function, and Review of Recent Outbreaks, T.A. Antonucci, N. Williams, and N. Robinson
Microbiological Testing of Disinfectants and Decontaminants for Critical Surfaces, D.A. Klein
Regulatory Constraints on Disinfectants and Decontamination, M.G. Sarli
Biofilms: A Summarized Account and Control Strategies, K. Nandakumar and K.R. Sreekumari
Consequences of Biofilms on Indwelling Medical Devices: Costs and Prevention, J.G. Thomas, L. Nakaishi, and L. Corum
Infection-Resistant Implantable Devices: Biofilm Problems and Design Strategies, A.W. Smith and S. Perera
Infections of Intracardiac Devices, G.A. Yesenosky, S.W. Sinner, S.P. Kutalek, and A.R. Tunkel
Intrauterine Devices: Infections and Biofilms, B.M.J. Pereira and V. Pruthi
Antimicrobial Urinary Catheters, D.J. Stickler and N.A. Sabbuba
Risk Factors for Postoperative Infectious Complications after Abdominal Surgery, P. Pessaux and E. Lermite
Index
Authors
Sisyphus in the Microbial World Revisited: Global Governance, Antimicrobial Strategies, and Humanity’s Health, D.P. Fidler
The Need for Safer and Better Microbicides for Infection Control, S.A. Sattar and S. Springthorpe
Microbiological Concerns in Non-Sterile Manufacturing, J. Kirby Farrington and J. Polarine
New Technologies in Disinfection and Infection Control, J.A. Ramirez
Biocides: Modes of Action and Mechanisms of Resistance, G. McDonnell
A Pragmatic Approach to Judicious Selection and Proper Use of Disinfectant and Antiseptic Agents in Healthcare Settings, V. Suljagic
Extended Activity of Health Care Antiseptic Products, J.L. Newman and N.E. Kaiser
Disinfectant Rotation in a Cleaning Disinfection Program for Clean Rooms and Controlled Environments, S.V.W. Sutton
Reprocessing Flexible Endoscopes: Origin of Standards, Overview of Structure Function, and Review of Recent Outbreaks, T.A. Antonucci, N. Williams, and N. Robinson
Microbiological Testing of Disinfectants and Decontaminants for Critical Surfaces, D.A. Klein
Regulatory Constraints on Disinfectants and Decontamination, M.G. Sarli
Biofilms: A Summarized Account and Control Strategies, K. Nandakumar and K.R. Sreekumari
Consequences of Biofilms on Indwelling Medical Devices: Costs and Prevention, J.G. Thomas, L. Nakaishi, and L. Corum
Infection-Resistant Implantable Devices: Biofilm Problems and Design Strategies, A.W. Smith and S. Perera
Infections of Intracardiac Devices, G.A. Yesenosky, S.W. Sinner, S.P. Kutalek, and A.R. Tunkel
Intrauterine Devices: Infections and Biofilms, B.M.J. Pereira and V. Pruthi
Antimicrobial Urinary Catheters, D.J. Stickler and N.A. Sabbuba
Risk Factors for Postoperative Infectious Complications after Abdominal Surgery, P. Pessaux and E. Lermite
Index
Authors
Biography
Gurusamy Manivannan
"The title is attractive and stimulating, and review of the topics that it implies is timely . . . this book contains material of interest to many microbiologists, and may be recommended for library purchase."
– Niall Logan, Glasgow Caledonian University, in Society for General Microbiology, Feb 2009
