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