Hugo and Russell's pharmaceutical microbiology /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hugo, W. B. (William Barry), 1920-, Denyer, S. P., Hodges, Norman A., Gorman, S. P., Russell, A. D. (Allan Denver), 1936-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, 2004.
Edition:Seventh edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. Biology of microorganisms
  • Introduction to pharmaceutical microbiology
  • Fundamental features of microbiology
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Viruses
  • Protozoa
  • Principles of microbial pathogenicity and epidemiology
  • Pt. 2. Antimicrobial agents
  • Basic aspects of the structure and functioning of the immune system
  • Vaccination and immunization
  • Types of antibiotics and synthetic antimicrobial agents
  • Laboratory evaluation of antimicrobial agents
  • Mechanisms of action of antibiotics and synthetic anti-infective agents
  • Bacterial resistance to antibiotics
  • Clinical uses of antimicrobial drugs
  • Pt. 3. Microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical processing
  • Ecology of microorganisms as it affects the pharmaceutical industry
  • Microbial spoilage, infection risk and contamination control
  • Chemical disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives
  • Non-antibiotic antibacterial agents : mode of action and resistance
  • Sterile pharmaceutical products
  • Sterilization procedures and sterility assurance
  • Factory and hospital hygiene
  • Manufacture of antibiotics
  • The manufacture and quality control of immunological products
  • Pharmaceutical biotechnology
  • Additional applications of microorganisms in the pharmaceutical sciences.