Hugo and Russell's pharmaceutical microbiology / edited by Stephen P. Denyer, Norman A. Hodges, Sean P. Gorman.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Hugo, W. B. (William Barry)
• Denyer, S. P.
• Hodges, Norman A.
• Gorman, S. P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Pharmaceutical microbiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (494 p.)

Edition:

7th ed.

Other Title:

• Hugo & Russell's pharmaceutical microbiology
• Pharmaceutical microbiology

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 2004.

Language Note:

English

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 Microbiology. WHY BUY THIS BOOK?

Contents:

• Biology of microorganisms
• Microbiology in pharmacy / Stephen Denyer, Norman Hodges, Sean Gorman
• Fundamental features of microbiology / Norman Hodges
• Bacteria / David Allison, Peter Gilbert
• Fungi / Kevin Kavanagh, Derek Sullivan
• Viruses / Jean-Yves Maillard with David Stickler
• Other micro-organisms / Tim Paget
• Principles of microbial pathogenicity and epidemiology / Peter Gilbert, David Allison
• Antimicrobial agents: immunology / Mark Gumbleton, Jim Furr
• Vaccination and immunisation / Peter Gilbert with David Allison
• Types of antibiotics and synthetic antimicrobial agents / Denver Russell
• Laboratory evaluation of anti-microbial agents / J.M.B. Smith
• Mechanisms of action of antibiotics and synthetic antiinfective agents / Peter Lambert
• Resistance to antibiotics / Anthony Smith
• Clinical uses of anti-microbial drugs / Roger Finch
• Microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical processing
• Ecology of micro-organisms in pharmaceutical manufacture / Elaine Underwood
• Microbial spoilage and infection risk / Rosamund Baird
• Chemical disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives / Sean Gorman, Eileen Scott
• Mode of action of and resitance to non-antibiotic anti-microbial agents / Stephen Denyer with Denver Russell
• Sterile pharmaceutical products / Jim Ford
• Principles of sterilisation and sterility assurance / Stephen Denyer, Norman Hodges
• Factory and hospital hygiene / Robert Jones
• Manufacture of antibiotics / Sally A. Varian
• Manufacture and quality control of immunological products / Michael Corbel
• Pharmaceutical biotechnology / Miguel Camara
• Additional applications of microbiology in the pharmaceutical sciences / Denver Russell.

Notes:

• Rev. ed. of: Pharmaceutical microbiology / edited by W.B. Hugo and A.D. Russell.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

• 1-281-30886-2
• 9786611308865
• 0-470-98832-0
• 1-4051-4103-4

OCLC:

476171073