Overview

The aim of this book is to provide readers with a wide overview of the main healthcare-associated infections caused by bacteria and fungi able to grow as biofilm. The recently acquired knowledge on the pivotal role played by biofilm-growing microorganisms in healthcare-related infections has given a new dynamic to detection, prevention and treatment of these infections in patients admitted to both acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Clinicians, hygienists and microbiologists will be updated by leading scientists on the state-of-art of biofilm-based infections and on the most innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of these infections, often caused by emerging multidrug-resistant biofilm-growing microorganisms.

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Author:   Gianfranco Donelli
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Volume:   830
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.584kg
ISBN:  

9783319110370

ISBN 10:   3319110373
Pages:   185
Publication Date:   17 November 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Biofilm Formation by Clinical Isolates and its Relevance to Clinical Infections.- Biofilm-based implant infections in orthopaedics.- Clinical and Microbiological Aspects of Biofilm-Associated Surgical Site Infections.- Peri-implant infections of oral biofilm etiology.- Microbiological diversity of peri-implantitis biofilms.- Anaerobes in biofilm-based healthcare-associated infections.- Microbial biofilm development on neonatal enteral feeding tubes.- Voice prostheses, microbial colonization and biofilm formation.- Microbial composition and antibiotic resistance of biofilms recovered from endotracheal tubes of mechanically ventilated patients.- Biofilm and Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections.

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From the book reviews: The purpose is to summarize our knowledge of biofilm-based HAIs, for infections that are well recognized as biofilm-based as well as for less well-characterized infections. this is a worthy addition to the shelves of clinician-scientists wishing to gain a better appreciation of the role of biofilms in HAIs and those who desire a concise compilation of forward-looking approaches to treatment and prevention of these infections. (Mark E. Rupp, Doody s Book Reviews, March, 2015)

From the book reviews: The purpose is to summarize our knowledge of biofilm-based HAIs, for infections that are well recognized as biofilm-based as well as for less well-characterized infections. ... this is a worthy addition to the shelves of clinician-scientists wishing to gain a better appreciation of the role of biofilms in HAIs and those who desire a concise compilation of forward-looking approaches to treatment and prevention of these infections. (Mark E. Rupp, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2015)

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