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Staphylococci in Human Disease
. Ed(S): Crossley, Kent B.; Archer, Gordon L.; Fowler, Vance G.; Jefferson, Kimberly K.
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Description for Staphylococci in Human Disease
Staphylococci remain the most important cause of hospital-acquired infections in the U.S. and MRSA has become the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infection in many parts of the world. Editor(s): Crossley, Kent B.; Archer, Gordon L.; Fowler, Vance G.; Jefferson, Kimberly K. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 225 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2024.
Staphylococci remain the most important cause of hospital-acquired infections in the U.S. and MRSA has become the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infection in many parts of the world.
Staphylococci remain the most important cause of hospital-acquired infections in the U.S. and MRSA has become the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infection in many parts of the world.
There is now a much greater understanding of the physiology and evolution of the staphylococci and this new edition reflects the rapid advancements in knowledge about this pathogen and provides a comprehensive review from both clinical and basic science perspectives.
The first section addresses the basic biology of the staphylococci, their molecular genetics, host defenses and host evasion, virulence determinants, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, and laboratory techniques. ... Read more
Written by experts from around the globe, this book is essential reading for all clinicians and basic scientists studying the staphylococci.
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Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
Number of Pages
640
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405163323
SKU
V9781405163323
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Crossley, Kent B.; Archer, Gordon L.; Fowler, Vance G.; Jefferson, Kimberly K.
Kent B. Crossley MD University of Minnesota Medical School, MN, USA Kimberly K. Jefferson PhD Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA, USA Gordon L. Archer MD Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA, USA Vance G. Fowler Jr. MD, MHS Duke University Medical Center, NC, USA ... Read more
Reviews for Staphylococci in Human Disease
"When I started to review this book the thought going through my head was "does the average clinical microbiologist in the UK need a 623 page book just on Staphylococci?" To my surprise I now think the answer is yes; every department should have a copy." (ACP News, Autumn 2010)