Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Russell, A. D. (Allan Denver), 1936-, Hugo, W. B. (William Barry), 1920-, Ayliffe, G. A. J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; Boston : Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1992.
Edition:Second edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Historical introduction / W.B. Hugo
  • Types of antimicrobial agents / W.B. Hugo and A.D. Russell
  • Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents / A.D. Russell
  • Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants / G. Reybrouck
  • Antifungal activity of biocides / A.D. Russell
  • Virucidal activity of disinfectants / P.J. Quinn
  • Inactivation of unconventional agents of the transmissible degenerative encephalopathies / D.M. Taylor
  • Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants / E.L. Jarroll
  • Disinfection mechanisms / W.B. Hugo
  • Bacterial sensitivity and resistance. Intrinsic resistance / D.J. Stickler and J.B. King. Plasmids and bacterial resistance / A.D. Russell. Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents / Sally F. Bloomfield. Mycobactericidal agents / A.D. Russell. Legionella / R. Elsmore. Methicillin-resistant staphylococci / M.J. Day and A.D. Russell
  • Good manufacturing practice / Elaine Underwood
  • Problems of disinfection in hospitals / G.A.J. Ayliffe and B.J. Collins
  • Special problems in hospital antisepsis / E.J.L. Lowbury.
  • (cont) Recreational waters and hydrotherapy pools / P. Mann
  • Preservation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products / M.S. Parker
  • Chemical food preservatives / J.N. Sofos and F.F. Busta
  • Preservation in specialized areas. Metal working fluids / E.C. Hill. Fuels and lubricants / E.C. Hill. Preservation of paper and pulp / Brenda Weir and Jane Pear. Textile and leather preservation / B.J. McCarthy. Paint and paint films / W.R. Springle and M.A. Briggs. Preservation in the construction industry / A.F. Bravery. Wood preservation / E.A. Hilditch. Preservation of museum specimens / R.E. Child
  • Heat sterilization. Sterilization and disinfection by heat methods / V.G. Alder and Rosemary A. Simpson. Destruction of bacterial spores by thermal methods / G. Molin. Medical applications of thermal processes / M.C. Allwood. Applications of thermal processing in the food industry / G.W. Gould
  • Radiation sterilization. Ionizing radiation / E.A. Christensen, H. Kristensen and A. Miller. Ultraviolet radiation / A.D. Russell
  • Gaseous sterilization / E.A. Christensen and H. Kristensen.
  • (cont) Filtration sterilization / S.P. Denyer
  • Sterility assurance: concepts, methods and problems / V.W. Greene.