Revenge of the Microbes How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining the Antibiotic Miracle

Name: Revenge of the Microbes How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining the Antibiotic Miracle
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ISBN: 9781555812980

ISBN-10: 1555812988

ISBN-13: 9781555812980

Edition: 2005

Authors: Abigail A. Salyers, Dixie D. Whitt

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- Presents valuable information on antibiotic resistance that is accessible to the average person - Provides in-depth examination of the role of antibiotics in modern medicine - Appeals to a diverse readership, including biologists, doctors, teachers, students, lawyers, environmentalists, and average citizens - Encourages readers to form opinions and make informed decisions regarding the use of antibiotics - Answers critical questions regarding antibiotics - Examines the larger issues of economics, politics, health, safety, and the environment

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: ASM Press
Publication date: 4/14/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 194
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English



Preface



Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs



A Brief Look at the History of Antibiotics



Bacteria Reveal Their Adaptability, Threatening the Brief Reign of Antibiotics



Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the News



Antibiotics That Inhibit Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis



Antibiotics That Inhibit the Synthesis of Bacterial Proteins



Fluoroquinolones, Sulfa Drugs, and Antituberculosis Drugs



Bacterial Promiscuity: How Bacterial Sex Contributes to Development of Resistance



The Looming Crisis in Antibiotic Availability



Antiseptics and Disinfectants



Antiviral, Antifungal, and Antiprotozoal Compounds



Structures of Antimicrobial Agents Mentioned in the Text



How Clinical Laboratories Measure Resistance


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Index