Research Catalog

Title

Hugo and Russell's pharmaceutical microbiology / edited by Stephen P. Denyer, Norman A. Hodges, Sean P. Gorman.

Publication

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 2004.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Hugo, W. B. (William Barry)
• Denyer, S. P.
• Hodges, Norman A.
• Gorman, S. P.

Description

x, 481 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Uniform Title

Pharmaceutical microbiology.

Alternative Title

Pharmaceutical microbiology

Subject

• Pharmaceutical microbiology
• Anti-Infective Agents
• Technology, Pharmaceutical

Note

• Rev. ed. of: Pharmaceutical microbiology / edited by W.B. Hugo and A.D. Russell.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Pt. 1. Biology of microorganisms -- 1. Introduction to pharmaceutical microbiology / Stephen Denyer, Norman Hodges and Sean Gorman -- 2. Fundamental features of microbiology / Norman Hodges -- 3. Bacteria / David Allison and Peter Gilbert -- 4. Fungi / Kevin Kavanagh and Derek Sullivan -- 5. Viruses / Jean-Yves Maillard and David Stickler -- 6. Protozoa / Tim Paget -- 7. Principles of microbial pathogenicity and epidemiology / Peter Gilbert and David Allison -- Pt. 2. Antimicrobial agents -- 8. Basic aspects of the structure and functioning of the immune system / Mark Gumbleton and James Furr -- 9. Vaccination and immunization / Peter Gilbert and David Allison -- 10. Types of antibiotics and synthetic antimicrobial agents / A. Denver Russell -- 11. Laboratory evaluation of antimicrobial agents / J. M. B. Smith -- 12. Mechanisms of action of antibiotics and synthetic anti-infective agents / Peter Lambert -- 13. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics / Anthony Smith -- 14. Clinical uses of antimicrobial drugs / Roger Finch -- Pt. 3. Microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical processing -- 15. Ecology of microorganisms as it affects the pharmaceutical industry / Elaine Underwood -- 16. Microbial spoilage, infection risk and contamination control / Rosamund Baird -- 17. Chemical disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives / Sean Gorman and Eileen Scott -- 18. Non-antibiotic antibacterial agents : mode of action and resistance / Stephen Denyer and A. Denver Russell -- 19. Sterile pharmaceutical products / James Ford -- 20. Sterilization procedures and sterility assurance / Stephen Denyer and Norman Hodges -- 21. Factory and hospital hygiene / Robert Jones -- 22. Manufacture of antibiotics / Sally Varian -- 23. The manufacture and quality control of immunological products / Michael Corbel -- 24. Pharmaceutical biotechnology / Miguel Camara -- 25. Additional applications of microorganisms in the pharmaceutical sciences / Denver Russell.

ISBN

0632064676

LCCN

2003024264

OCLC

• ocm53369524
• SCSB-5093175

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries