Hugo and Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 7th Edition

by Editor: Stephen P. Denyer (Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University); Editor: Norman A. Hodges (University of Brighton); Editor: Sean P. Gorman (Queens University Belfast)

• ISBN13: 9781405141031
• ISBN10: 1405141034
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Completely revised and updated Pharmaceutical Microbiology continues to provide the essential resource for the 21st century pharmaceutical microbiologist"....a valuable resource for junior pharmacists grasping an appreciation of microbiology, microbiologists entering the pharmaceutical field, and undergraduate pharmacy students." Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy".....highly readable. The content is comprehensive, with well-produced tables, diagrams and photographs, and is accessible through the extensive index." Journal of Medical MicrobiologyWHY BUY THIS BOOK? Completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in the teaching and practice of pharmaceutical microbiology Expanded coverage of modern biotechnology, including genomics and recombinant DNA technology Updated information on newer antimicrobial agents and their mode of action Highly illustrated with structural formulas of organic compounds and flow diagrams of biochemical processes

Table of Contents

Contributors

Preface to Seventh Edition

Preface to First Edition

Biology of Microorganisms

Microbiology in Pharmacy

Fundamental Features of Microbiology

Bacteria

Fungi

Viruses

Other Micro-organisms

Principles of Microbial Pathogenicity and Epidemiology

Antimicrobial Agents

Immunology

Vaccination and Immunisation

Types of Antibiotics and Synthetic Antimicrobial Agents

Laboratory Evaluation of Anti-Microbial Agents

Mechanisms of Action of Antibiotics and Synthetic Antiinfective Agents

Resistance to Antibiotics

Clinical Uses of Anti-Microbial Drugs

Microbiological Aspects of Pharmaceutical Processing

Ecology of Micro-Organisms in Pharmaceutical Manufacture

Microbial Spoilage and Infection Risk

Chemical Disinfectants, Antiseptics and Preservatives

Mode of Action of, and Resitance to, Non-Antibiotic Anti-Microbial Agents

Sterile Pharmaceutical Products

Principles of Sterilisation and Sterility Assurance

Factory and Hospital Hygiene

Manufacture of Antibiotics

Manufacture and Quality Control of Immunological Products

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Additional Applications of Microbiology in the Pharmaceutical Sciences

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