Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization
By: edited by Adam P. Fraise, Peter A. Lambert, Jean-Yves Maillard
Contributors: Hugo, W. B. (William Barry); Ayliffe, G. A. J.; Wiley online library
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Malden, Mass
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
ISBN-13: 9780470755884
Subjects: Infecties; Methods; Sterilization; Pharmaceutical Preservatives; Disinfection; Pasteurisatie; Preservation of materials; Ontsmetting; Disinfection and disinfectants; Conservation; Désinfection; Sterilisatie (conservering); Anti-Infective Agents; Antibacteriële middelen; Stérilisation
Other titles: Russell, Hugo and Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization; Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization; Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Historical introduction  -- A.P. Fraise; title: Types of antimicrobial agents  -- S. Moore and D.N. Payne; title: Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents  -- A.D. Russell; title: Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance  -- P. Gilbert, A.H. Rickard and A.J. McBain; title: Mechanisms of action of biocides  -- P.A. Lambert; title: Bacterial sensitivity and resistance, Intrinsic resistance of gram-negative bacteria  -- D.J. Stickler; title: Acquired resistance  -- K. Poole; title: Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents  -- P.A. Lambert; title: Mycobactericidal agents  -- P. Hawkey; title: Antifungal activity of disinfectants, Antifungal activity of biocides -- J-Y Maillard.; title: Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants  -- G. Reybrouck; title: Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants, Acanthamoeba, contact lenses and disinfection  -- N.A. Turner; title: Intestinal protozoa and biocides  -- J-Y Maillard; title: Viricidal activity of biocides  -- J-Y Maillard; title: Transmissible degenerative encephalopathies, Inactivation of the unconventional causal agents  -- D. Taylor; title: Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy  -- R.J.W. Lambert; title: Sterilization, Heat sterilization  -- G.W. Gould; title: Radiation sterilization  -- P.A. Lambert; title: Gaseous sterilisation  -- J-Y Dusseau, P. Duroselle and J. Freney; title: Filtration sterilization -- S.P. Denyer and N.A. Hodges.; title: New and emerging technologies  -- G.W. Gould; title: Preservation of medicines and cosmetics  -- S.J. Hiom; title: Re-use of single use devices  -- G.W. Hanlon; title: Sterility assurance, concepts, methods and problems  -- R. Baird; title: Special problems in hospital antisepsis  -- M. Rotter; title: Decontamination of the environment and medical equipment in hospitals  -- A.P. Fraise; title: Treatment of laundry and clinical waste in hospitals  -- C.R. Bradley; title: Other health-related issues, Special issues in dentistry  -- J. Bagg and A. Smith; title: Veterinary practice  -- D.A. Engvall; title: Recreational and hydrotherapy pools  -- J. Dadswell; title: Good manufacturing practice -- E. Underwood.