Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century (Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century)

Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century (Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century)

by I.W. Fong (Editor), Karl Drlica (Editor)

Synopsis

This comprehensive, up-to-date volume defines the issues and offers potential solutions to the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. The chapter authors are leading international experts on antimicrobial resistance among a variety of bacteria, viruses including HIV and herpes, parasites and fungi. The chapters explore the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance, the immunology and epidemiology of resistance strains, clinical implications and implications on research and lack thereof, and prevention and future directions.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 420
Edition: 2008
Publisher: Springer
Published: 24 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 0387724176
ISBN 13: 9780387724171