Microbiology

The overall aim of this volume is to review critically the current state of, and future prospects for developments in viral taxonomy...

Written from a variety of perspectives by leading researchers, this book presents an in-depth discussion of the medically challenging biofilms that now account for over 80 percent of microbial infections in the body. It provides a solid foundation in the basic microbiology of biofilms and discusses ..

Fish and shrimp producing industries generate huge amounts of wastes in form of viscera, scales, waste water, etc. Applications of microorganisms and/or microbesbased products have contributed significantly in solving many of these problems associated with aquaculture and waste management. This book..

Authored by electron microscopists and leading members of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV), this book includes chapters on virus classification and provides 270 diagrams and 238 references. The diagrams, selected for content and historic and aesthetic value, illustrate verte..

This book presents the state of the art information on basic and applied knowledge pertaining to various aspects of babesiosis, particularly bovine babesiosis...

All aspects of the relationship between the elaboration of exoenzymes and the virulence of bacteria are addressed in the following pages. The authors have provided the most current information available in their areas of expertise...

This book aims to provide the basis for future investigations which will in turn result in a practical biologic approach to the control and prevention of some serious infectious diseases...

Blending scientific and practical approaches, this second edition examines the social, economic, and medical issues related to the growing problem of bacterial resistance. It outlines the forces that contributed to the abuse of antibiotics and precipitated the current crisis. The core chapters descr..

Provides unparalleled, comprehensive information on bacteriophages and their applications, such as phage therapy...

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters._x005F_x000D_ This new book highlights some of the exciting research that has recently been done in the important and far-ranging field of biofilms and microbial agents. It discusses antimicrobial agents in relation to biofilm control and resistan..

This text presents a new technique for detecting microorganisms, specifically bacteria found in all levels of the biosphere. It also discusses methods for enzymatic release of these microbes as well as their interactions in all ecosystems. Drawings and micrographs help to illustrate this concept...

Providing general understanding of issues in antimicrobial research, Biofilms, Infection, and Antimicrobial Therapy supplies an excellent overview of the economic burden associated with treating biofilm-related infections. It includes a discussion of cutting-edge aspects in the area of antibacterial..