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Bacteriophages in the control of food- and waterborne pathogens /

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As food- and waterborne pathogens become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, researchers are turning to bacteriophages as an alternative to keep our food and water supplies safe. This timely book provides a unique comprehensive review of the literature on the application of bacteriophages as ther...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Sabour, Parviz M., Griffiths, Mansel
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : ASM Press, ©2010.
Subjects:
Bacteriophages > Therapeutic use.
Bacteriophages > Diagnostic use.
Food contamination.
Water > Pollution.
Bacteriophages.
Food Contamination > prevention & control.
Food Microbiology.
Water Microbiology.
Water Pollutants.
Therapeutic use.
Natural history.
Science.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Microbiology.
Pollution.
Water.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:As food- and waterborne pathogens become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, researchers are turning to bacteriophages as an alternative to keep our food and water supplies safe. This timely book provides a unique comprehensive review of the literature on the application of bacteriophages as therapeutic and prophylactic agents in the food production and processing industries, including food animals, plants, and aquaculture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 333 pages, 12 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781613442500
1613442505
9781555816629
1555816622