Salmonella Biofilms : Formation, Resistance, and Therapeutics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kumar, Awanish.

Contributor:

Upadhyay, Aditya.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biofilms.

Salmonella infections.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, The, 2025.

Summary:

This book will cover the process of Salmonella infection and mechanisms of biofilm formation, current and emerging therapeutic management strategies against Salmonella biofilms and the limitations of existing treatment options.

Contents:

Cover

Title

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Contents

Chapter 1 Biofilm: A Life for Microorganisms with Basic Biofilm Principles

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Architecture of Biofilm: Composition, Complexity and Heterogeneity

1.2.1 Polysaccharides

1.2.2 Extracellular Proteins

1.2.3 Extracellular DNA

1.2.4 Water

1.2.5 Surfactants and Lipids

1.3 Properties of the Diversified Ecosystem of Biofilms

1.3.1 Resource Capture by Biofilms

1.3.2 Biofilms’ Digestive Capacities via Enzyme Retention

1.3.3 Biofilms’ Ability to Preserve Heterogeneity

1.3.4 Biofilms’ Ability to Tolerate and Resist Antimicrobials

1.4 Mechanism of Biofilm Formation

1.4.1 Reversible Attachment Phase

1.4.2 Irreversible Adhesion

1.4.3 Growth Phase

1.4.4 Maturation Phase

1.4.5 Detachment or Dispersal Phase

1.5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Salmonella Infections with Biofilms in Developed and Developing Nations

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Epidemiology of Salmonella Infections

2.2.1 Incidence and Prevalence in Developed Nations

2.2.2 Incidence and Prevalence in Developing Nations Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

1-83767-704-2

1-83767-705-0

OCLC:

1517397238