BookGianfranco Donelli, editor.
Summary: The aim of this book is to provide readers with a wide overview of the main healthcare-associated infections caused by bacteria and fungi able to grow as biofilm. The recently acquired knowledge on the pivotal role played by biofilm-growing microorganisms in healthcare-related infections has given a new dynamic to detection, prevention and treatment of these infections in patients admitted to both acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Clinicians, hygienists and microbiologists will be updated by leading scientists on the state-of-art of biofilm-based infections and on the most innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of these infections, often caused by emerging multidrug-resistant biofilm-growing microorganisms.
Contents:
Persister cells in biofilm associated infections
Fungal biofilms in human disease
Biofilm-Infected Pressure Ulcers: Current Knowledge and Emerging Treatment Strategies
Microbial biofilms and adverse reactions to gel fillers used in cosmetic surgery
Role of biofilms in breast implant associated infections and capsular contracture
Innovative strategies for combating biofilm-based infections
Antimicrobial polymers for anti-biofilm medical devices: state of art and perspectives
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Biofilm-based Infections
Anti-Biofilm Agents in Control of Device-Related Infections
Lipid- and polymer-based drug delivery carriers for eradicating microbial biofilms causing medical device-related infections.
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