UPC: 9781555819675 | ASM Books: Antisepsis Disinfection and Sterilization: Types Action and Resistance (Hardcover)

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Antisepsis 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: Evaluating the efficacy of chemical antiseptics and disinfectants and of physical methods of microbial control and sterilization. Understanding how to choose the proper biocidal product and process for specific applications. Classic physical and chemical disinfection methods such as heat cold non-ionizing radiation acids oxidizing agents and metals. Newer chemical disinfectants including isothiazolones micro-and nano-particles and bacteriophages as control agents. Antisepsis of skin and wounds and the biocides that can be used as antiseptics. Classic 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. Chemical sterilization methods that use ethylene oxide formaldehyde or a variety of other oxidizing agents. A detailed look at the modes of action of biocides in controlling microbial growth and disrupting microbial physiology. Mechanisms that microorganisms use to resist the effects of biocides. The 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.