Biofilm-based Healthcare-associated Infections Volume II /
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...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
2015.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2015. |
| Series: | Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology,
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09782-4 |
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Table of 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.