Fraise, Adam P. Maillard, J.-Y. Sattar, Syed. text bibliography Electronic books. enk Chichester Wiley-Blackwell ©2013 2013 5th ed. monographic eng 1 online resource The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features: New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcareNew chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and CanadaLatest material on microbial resistance to microbicidesUpdated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practicePractical advice on problems of disinfection and antisepti. Section 1. Principles. Historical Introduction / Adam P. Fraise -- Types of Microbicidal and Microbistatic Agents / Ibrahim Al-Adham, Randa Haddadin, Phillip Collier -- Factors Affecting the Activities of Microbicides / Jean-Yves Maillard -- Biofilm Recalcitrance : Theories and Mechanisms / Andrew J. McBain, Najib Sufya, Alexander H. Rickard -- Mechanisms of Action of Microbicides / Peter A. Lambert -- Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance to Microbicides / Jean-Yves Maillard -- Resistance of Bacterial Spores to Chemical Agents / Peter Setlow -- Testing of Chemicals as Mycobactericidal Agents / Syed A. Sattar -- Fungicidal Activity of Microbicides / Sara Fernandes, Marta Simoes, Nicolina Dias, Cledir Santos, Nelson Lima -- Sensitivity and Resistance of Protozoa to Microbicides / Vincent Thomas -- Virucidal Activity of Microbicides / Jean-Yves Maillard, Syed A. Sattar, Federica Pinto -- Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Decontamination / Gerald McDonnell -- Microbicides : The Double-Edged Sword : Environmental Toxicity and Emerging Resistance / Jean-Marie Pages, Jean-Yves Maillard, Anne Davin-Regli, Susan Springthorpe -- Section 2. Practice. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy / Lawrence Staniforth -- Assessing the Efficacy of Professional Healthcare Antiseptics : A Regulatory Perspective / Albert T. Sheldon -- Legislation Affecting Disinfectant Products in Europe : The Biocidal Products Directive and the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Regulations / Jennifer A. Hopkins -- Regulatory Authorization of Hard Surface Disinfectants in Canada / Andre G. Craan, Ian A. Chisholm, Shannon C. Wright -- United States Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides / Sally Hayes -- Heat Sterilization / Charles O. Hancock -- Radiation Sterilization / Peter A. Lambert -- Gaseous Sterilization / Jean-Yves Dusseau, Patrick Duroselle, Jean Freney -- Gas Plasma Sterilization / Gerald McDonnell -- Filtration Sterilization / Susannah E. Walsh, Stephen P. Denyer -- New and Emerging Technologies / Peter A. Burke, Gerald McDonnell -- Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics / Sarah J. Hiom -- Sterility Assurance : Concepts, Methods and Problems / Richard Bancroft -- Hand Hygiene / Benedetta Allegranzi, Didier Pittet -- Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals / Adam P. Fraise -- Decontamination of Endoscopes / Michelle J. Alfa, Christina Bradley -- Issues Associated with the Decontamination of Laundry and Clinical Waste / Peter Hoffman -- Treated Recreational Water Venues / Darla M. Goeres, Philippe Hartemann, John V. Dadswell -- Antimicrobial Surfaces / Gareth J. Williams -- Antimicrobial Devices / Brendan F. Gilmore, Sean P. Gorman -- Antimicrobial Dressings / Valerie Edwards-Jones -- Antimicrobial Textiles and Testing Techniques / Robert A. Monticello, Peter D. Askew -- Use of Microbicides in Disinfection of Contact Lenses / Patrick J. McCormick, Susan E. Norton, James J. Kaiser -- Special Issues in Dentistry / Jonathan L.S. Caplin -- Natural Products / Rose Cooper -- Applications of Bacteriophage Technology / Geoffrey W. Hanlon -- Control of Infectious Bioagents / Les Baillie, Steven Theriault. edited by Adam P. Fraise, Jean-Yves Maillard, Syed A. Sattar. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. env Disinfection and disinfectants Sterilization Preservation of materials Disinfection methods Sterilization methods Anti-Infective Agents Preservatives, Pharmaceutical Drug Resistance, Microbial Decontamination Anti-Infective Agents Decontamination Disinfection methods Drug Resistance, Microbial Preservatives, Pharmaceutical Sterilization methods MEDICAL Epidemiology MEDICAL Health Risk Assessment Disinfection and disinfectants Preservation of materials Sterilization RA761 .R87 2013 614.4/8 9781118425879 1118425871 9781118425831 1118425839 9781118425862 1118425863 DE72FD98-41D1-4E53-A900-C6FB8D07D056 OverDrive, Inc. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118425831 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118425831 DG1 130128 20230823104034.0 ocn825550689 eng