{"product_id":"antisepsis-disinfection-and-sterilization-types-action-and-resistance-asm-books","title":"Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization: Types, Action, and Resistance (ASM Books)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization: Types, Action, and Resistance (ASM Books) (Kindle, 432 pages) – ASM Press, 2017. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAntisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization: Types, Action, and Resistance, by Gerald E. McDonnell, is a detailed and accessible presentation of the current methods of microbial control. Each major category, such as physical disinfection methods, is given a chapter, in which theory, spectrum of activity, advantages, disadvantages, and modes of action of the methods are thoroughly and clearly presented. Sufficient background on the life cycles and general anatomy of microorganisms is provided so that the reader who is new to microbiology will better appreciate how physical and chemical biocides work their magic on microbes. Other topics in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating the efficacy of chemical antiseptics and disinfectants, and of physical methods of microbial control and sterilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding how to choose the proper biocidal product and process for specific applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic physical and chemical disinfection methods, such as heat, cold, non-ionizing radiation, acids, oxidizing agents, and metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewer chemical disinfectants, including, isothiazolones, micro-and nano-particles, and bacteriophages as control agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntisepsis of skin and wounds and the biocides that can be used as antiseptics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic methods of physical sterilization, such as, moist heat and dry heat sterilization, ionizing radiation, and filtration, along with newer methods, including, the use of plasma or pulsed light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical sterilization methods that use ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, or a variety of other oxidizing agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed look at the modes of action of biocides in controlling microbial growth and disrupting microbial physiology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanisms that microorganisms use to resist the effects of biocides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization: Types, Action, and Resistance is well suited as a textbook and is outstanding as a reference book for facilities managers and application engineers in manufacturing plants, hospitals, and food production facilities. It is also essential for public health officials, healthcare professionals, and infection control practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e  ","brand":"Gerald E. McDonnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069109915882,"sku":"9781555819675","price":106.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/81u6eCBk0WL._SY522.jpg?v=1781202799","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/antisepsis-disinfection-and-sterilization-types-action-and-resistance-asm-books","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}