| Description |
x, 678 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| 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, Antifungal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard -- |
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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 -- |
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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 |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization, 1999 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Disinfection and disinfectants.
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Sterilization.
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Preservation of materials.
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Disinfection -- methods.
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Sterilization -- methods.
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Anti-Infective Agents.
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Preservatives, Pharmaceutical.
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| Author |
Hugo, W. B. (William Barry), 1920-
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Ayliffe, G. A. J.
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Lambert, Peter A.
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Russell, A. D. (Allan Denver), 1936-
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Maillard, J.-Y.
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Fraise, Adam P.
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| LC no. |
2003017281 |
| ISBN |
1405101997 : |
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1405101997 |
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