Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's: Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation and Sterilization, 5th Edition

The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features: New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcare New chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and Canada Latest material on microbial resistance to microbicides Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice Practical advice on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in healthcare A systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action with respect to current regulations The differences between European and North American regulations are highlighted throughout, making this a truly global work, ideal for worldwide healthcare professionals working in infectious diseases and infection control.Content: Chapter 1 Historical Introduction (pages 1–4): Adam P. Fraise Chapter 2 Types of Microbicidal and Microbistatic Agents (pages 5–70): Ibrahim Al?Adham, Randa Haddadin and Phillip Collier Chapter 3 Factors Affecting the Activities of Microbicides (pages 71–86): Jean?yves Maillard Chapter 4 Biofilm Recalcitrance: Theories and Mechanisms (pages 87–94): Andrew J. McBain, Najib Sufya and Alexander H. Rickard Chapter 5 Mechanisms of Action of Microbicides (pages 95–107): Peter A. Lambert Chapter 6a Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance to Microbicides (pages 108–120): Jean?Yves Maillard Chapter 6b Resistance of Bacterial Spores to Chemical Agents (pages 121–130): Peter Setlow Chapter 6c Testing of Chemicals as Mycobactericidal Agents (pages 131–141): Syed A. Sattar Chapter 7 Fungicidal Activity of Microbicides (pages 142–154): Sara Fernandes, Marta Simoes, Nicolina Dias, Cledir Santos and Nelson Lima Chapter 8 Sensitivity and Resistance of Protozoa to Microbicides (pages 155–177): Vincent Thomas Chapter 9 Virucidal Activity of Microbicides (pages 178–207): Jean?Yves Maillard, Syed A. Sattar and Federica Pinto Chapter 10 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Decontamination (pages 208–228): Gerald McDonnell Chapter 11 Microbicides – The Double?Edged Sword: Environmental Toxicity and Emerging Resistance (pages 229–235): Jean?Marie Pages, Jean?Yves Maillard, Anne Davin?Regli and Susan Springthorpe Chapter 12 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy (pages 236–246): Lawrence Staniforth Chapter 13 Assessing the Efficacy of Professional Healthcare Antiseptics: A Regulatory Perspective (pages 247–254): Albert T. Sheldon Chapter 14a Legislation Affecting Disinfectant Products in Europe: The Biocidal Products Directive and the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Regulations (pages 255–261): Jennifer A. Hopkins Chapter 14b Regulatory Authorization of Hard Surface Disinfectants in Canada (pages 262–268): Andre G. Craan, Ian A. Chisholm and Shannon C. Wright Chapter 14c United States Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides (pages 269–276): Sally Hayes Chapter 15a Heat Sterilization (pages 277–293): Charles O. Hancock Chapter 15b Radiation Sterilization (pages 294–305): Peter A. Lambert Chapter 15c Gaseous Sterilization (pages 306–332): Jean?Yves Dusseau1, Patrick Duroselle and Jean Freney Chapter 15d Gas Plasma Sterilization (pages 333–342): Gerald McDonnell Chapter 15e Filtration Sterilization (pages 343–370): Susannah E. Walsh and Stephen P. Denyer Chapter 16 New and Emerging Technologies (pages 371–387): Peter A. Burke and Gerald McDonnell Chapter 17 Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics (pages 388–407): Sarah J. Hiom Chapter 18 Sterility Assurance: Concepts, Methods and Problems (pages 408–417): Richard Bancroft Chapter 19a Hand Hygiene (pages 418–444): Benedetta Allegranzi and Didier Pittet Chapter 19b Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals (pages 445–458): Adam P. Fraise Chapter 19c Decontamination of Endoscopes (pages 459–470): Michelle J. Alfa and Christina Bradley Chapter 19d Issues Associated with the Decontamination of Laundry and Clinical Waste (pages 471–477): Peter Hoffman Chapter 19e Treated Recreational Water Venues (pages 478–484): Darla M. Goeres, Philippe Hartemann and John V. Dadswell Chapter 20a Antimicrobial Surfaces (pages 485–499): Gareth J. Williams Chapter 20b Antimicrobial Devices (pages 500–513): Brendan F. Gilmore and Sean P. Gorman Chapter 20c Antimicrobial Dressings (pages 514–519): Valerie Edwards?Jones Chapter 20d Antimicrobial Textiles and Testing Techniques (pages 520–529): Robert A. Monticello and Peter D. Askew Chapter 21a Use of Microbicides in Disinfection of Contact Lenses (pages 530–536): Patrick J. McCormick, Susan E. Norton and James J. Kaiser Chapter 21b Special Issues in Dentistry (pages 537–549): Jonathan L. S. Caplin Chapter 22a Natural Products (pages 550–564): Rose Cooper Chapter 22b Applications of Bacteriophage Technology (pages 565–575): Geoffrey W. Hanlon Chapter 23 Control of Infectious Bioagents (pages 576–588): Les Baillie and Steven Theriault Historical introduction / A. Fraise Types of microbicidal and microbistatic agents / I. Al-Adham, R. Haddadin, and P. Collier Factors affecting the activities of microbicides / J.-Y. Maillard Biofilm recalcitrance : theories and mechanisms / A. McBain, N. Sufya, and A.H. Rickard Mechanisms of action of microbicides / P.A. Lambert Bacterial sensitivity and resistance to microbicides Antifungal activity of biocides / S. Fernandes ... [et al.] Sensitivity and resistance of protozoa to microbicides / V. Thomas Viricidal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard, S. Sattar, and Pinto F. Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies / G. McDonnell Microbicides - the double-edged sword : environmental toxicity and emerging resistance / J.M. Pages ... [et al.] Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy / I. Stanforth Assessing efficacy of professional healthcare antiseptics-a regulatory perspective / A.T. Sheldon Regulation of microbicides Sterilization processes New and emerging technologies / P.A. Burke and G. McDonnell Preservation of medicines and cosmetics / S.J. Hiom Sterility assurance : concepts, methods, and problems / R. Bancroft Special problems in hospital environment Antimicrobial surfaces and devices Other health sectors. The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features: 

• New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcare
• New chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and Canada
• Latest material on microbial resistance to microbicides
• Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice
• Practical advice on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in healthcare
• A systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each
• Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action with respect to current regulations

The differences between European and North American regulations are highlighted throughout, making this a truly global work, ideal for worldwide healthcare professionals working in infectious diseases and infection control.