Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century

Author:   I.W. Fong ,  Karl Drlica
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
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9781441944375


Pages:   408
Publication Date:   29 November 2010
Replaced By:   9783319785370
Format:   Paperback
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This comprehensive, up-to-date volume defines the issues and offers potential solutions to the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. The chapter authors are leading international experts on antimicrobial resistance among a variety of bacteria, viruses including HIV and herpes, parasites and fungi. The chapters explore the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance, the immunology and epidemiology of resistance strains, clinical implications and implications on research and lack thereof, and prevention and future directions.

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Author:   I.W. Fong ,  Karl Drlica
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9781441944375


ISBN 10:   1441944370
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   29 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783319785370
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Mechanisms of Resistance by Gram-Positive Bacteria (Streptococci and Enterococci).- Emergence of MRSA in the Community.- Antimicrobial Resistance to Sexually Transmitted Infections.- Resistance of Gram-Negative Bacilli to Antimicrobials.- Mycobacterial Antimicrobial Resistance.- Antimicrobial Resistance of Anaerobic Bacteria.- Clinical Significance and Biological Basis of HIV Drug Resistance.- Resistance of Herpesviruses to Antiviral Agents.- Hepatitis Virus Resistance.- Resistance to Antifungal Agents.- An Anti-mutant Approach for Antimicrobial Use.

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