Microbial Ecology of Human Skin and Wounds -- Infections of Orthopaedic Implants and Devices -- Biofilms and Aseptic Loosening -- Biofilms and Ventilation -- Biofilm Formation on Natural Teeth and Dental Implants: What is the Difference? -- Complicated Urinary Tract Infections due to Catheters -- Biofilms in Hemodialysis -- Bacterial Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery -- Use of Immunodiagnostics for the Early Detection of Biofilm Infections -- Immune Responses to Indwelling Medical Devices
Summary
Describes the major types of device-related infections. This book explains the host, pathogen, and the unique properties of their interactions in order to gain an understanding of these recalcitrant infections
