Release Date: 15 December, 2000
Hardcover
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From Book News, Inc.
This new edition takes into account the alarming fact that some pathogenic bacteria have become resistant to all antibiotics; therefore, more emphasis is needed on preventing infection by sterilization, disinfection, preservation, antisepsis, and asepsis by the use of antimicrobial agents. Block (emeritus, bioengineering at the U. of Florida) presents 75 contributions that discuss introductory material; fundamental principles of activity; sterilants, disinfectants, and antiseptics by chemical type, and by type of microorganism; physical sterilization and disinfection; medical and health-related applications; miscellaneous topics; and methods of testing. More than a third of the chapters cover subjects not treated in previous versions. Contains several b&w illustrations and charts.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Description
University of Florida. Comprehensive text on all aspects of disinfection and sterilization. Includes 17 new chapters on topics such as AIDS, infection control, aseptic food packaging, building-related illness. Section on disposal of medical waste revised and expanded. For microbiologists and all health professionals. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Info
Univ. of Florida, Gainesville. Comprehensive text includes new chapters dealing with synergism between chemical agents, the use of antibiotics as antiseptics, the problem of biofouling by microbial biofilms, and new regulations of antimicrobials by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Previous edition: c1991. Rating 5.0
A complete and valuable toolA comprehensive review of this book appears in the March-April 2002 issue of "Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology", Vol. 36, No. 2, p. 141. The book is an important part of a library for anyone engaged in technologies or products dependent on sterilization or disinfection.There is no better book out thereI have used this book for many years and it never ceases to amaze me how comprehensive it is. This book covers all modes of microbiological control. This is a must have for all Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professionals in the Food, Pharmacetical and Allied industries. |
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