Skin Microflora and Microbial Skin Disease

Name: Skin Microflora and Microbial Skin Disease
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ISBN: 9780521401982

ISBN-10: 0521401984

ISBN-13: 9780521401982

Edition: 1993

Authors: W. C. Noble

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A book which surveys the world of the skin and its microflora, in health and disease, and in animals as well as man. The approach is essentially an ecological one, moving from the physical and chemical properties of the skin as a microbial habitat, through a consideration of the various major groups of microorganisms associated with it, to an account of the complex associations between these microorganisms. The skin flora in health is introduced as a prelude to the understanding of microbial skin disease, and the mechanisms of pathogenicity are explained as the major groups of infective skin conditions are reviewed. The principles of treatment, disinfection and prevention receive proper…

Book details

List price: $136.99
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 1/28/1993
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 402
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Preface



The basis of the skin surface ecosystem




Nutrition of cutaneous resident microorganisms




Physical factors affecting skin flora and skin disease




Coryneform bacteria




Coryneforms as pathogens




Staphylococci on the skin




Staphylococci as pathogens




Streptococci and the skin




Other cutaneous bacteria




Fungi and fungal infections of the skin




Bacterial and fungal disease in animals




Viral skin disease in humans




Viral skin disease in animals




Microbial interactions on skin




Adherence of skin microorganisms and the development of skin flora from birth




Skin disinfection



Index