Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology: Volume II

Donelli, Gianfranco

The aim of this book is to provide readers with a wide overview of the main healthcare-associated infections caused by bacteria and fungi able to grow as biofilm. The recently acquired knowledge on the pivotal role played by biofilm-growing microorganisms in healthcare-related infections has given a new dynamic to detection, prevention and treatment of these infections in patients admitted to both acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Clinicians, hygienists and microbiologists will be updated by leading scientists on the state-of-art of biofilm-based infections and on the most innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of these infections, often caused by emerging multidrug-resistant biofilm-growing microorganisms.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-11-27

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319097817

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09782-4

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 195