Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century
| Author | : I.W. Fong |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 411 |
| Release | : 2007-11-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780387724188 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0387724184 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (184 Downloads) |
Download or read book Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century written by I.W. Fong and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-15 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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