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Title:

Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization / edited by A.D. Russell, W.B. Hugo, G.A.J. Ayliffe.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

Blackwell Scientific Publications,

Copyright Date:

1992

Description:

x, 639 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Disinfection and disinfectants.
Antiseptics.
Sterilization.
Anti-infective agents.
Disinfection
Food preservatives.
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical.
Sterilization.

Other Authors:

Russell, A. D. (Allan Denver), 1936-
Hugo, W. B. (William Barry)
Ayliffe, G. A. J.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Historical introduction / W.B. Hugo -- Types of antimicrobial agents / W.B. Hugo and A.D. Russell -- Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents / A.D. Russell -- Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants / G. Reybrouck -- Antifungal activity of biocides / A.D. Russell -- Virucidal activity of disinfectants / P.J. Quinn -- Inactivation of unconventional agents of the transmissible degenerative encephalopathies / D.M. Taylor -- Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants / E.L. Jarroll -- Disinfection mechanisms / W.B. Hugo -- Bacterial sensitivity and resistance. Intrinsic resistance / D.J. Stickler and J.B. King. Plasmids and bacterial resistance / A.D. Russell. Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents / Sally F. Bloomfield. Mycobactericidal agents / A.D. Russell. Legionella / R. Elsmore. Methicillin-resistant staphylococci / M.J. Day and A.D. Russell -- Good manufacturing practice / Elaine Underwood -- Problems of disinfection in hospitals / G.A.J. Ayliffe and B.J. Collins -- Special problems in hospital antisepsis / E.J.L. Lowbury.
(cont) Recreational waters and hydrotherapy pools / P. Mann -- Preservation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products / M.S. Parker -- Chemical food preservatives / J.N. Sofos and F.F. Busta -- Preservation in specialized areas. Metal working fluids / E.C. Hill. Fuels and lubricants / E.C. Hill. Preservation of paper and pulp / Brenda Weir and Jane Pear. Textile and leather preservation / B.J. McCarthy. Paint and paint films / W.R. Springle and M.A. Briggs. Preservation in the construction industry / A.F. Bravery. Wood preservation / E.A. Hilditch. Preservation of museum specimens / R.E. Child -- Heat sterilization. Sterilization and disinfection by heat methods / V.G. Alder and Rosemary A. Simpson. Destruction of bacterial spores by thermal methods / G. Molin. Medical applications of thermal processes / M.C. Allwood. Applications of thermal processing in the food industry / G.W. Gould -- Radiation sterilization. Ionizing radiation / E.A. Christensen, H. Kristensen and A. Miller. Ultraviolet radiation / A.D. Russell -- Gaseous sterilization / E.A. Christensen and H. Kristensen.
(cont) Filtration sterilization / S.P. Denyer -- Sterility assurance: concepts, methods and problems / V.W. Greene.

ISBN:

9780632026258
0632026251

OCLC:

(OCoLC)30028396
(OCoLC)28426682

LCCN:

94118758

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)