| Summary: | This new volume of the Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century series is a collection of chapters by leading world authorities on antimicrobial resistance of common, important bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens. This unique book should be in the possession of anyone interested in the field of infectious diseases, microbiology, infection control & public health. The chapters, which are written by reknown experts, provide a wealth of contemporary information on microbiology, molecular mechanisms, epidemiology, clinical relevance, treatment, and prevention and future directions on the following topics: Mechanism of Resistance by Gram Positive Bacteria Emergence of MRSA in the Community Antimicrobial Resistance of STD pathogens Resistance of Gram Negative Bacilli to Antimicrobials Mycobacterial Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicrobial Resistance of Anaerobic Bacteria HIV Drug Resistance Resistance of Herpes viruses to Antiviral Agents Hepatitis Virus Resistance Resistance to Antifungal Agents An Anti-Mutant Approach for Antimicrobial Use. |
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