Medical Implications of Biofilms (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521812405)

Interest in biofilms has increased dramatically in recent years. New microscopic and molecular techniques have revolutionized our understanding of biofilm structure, composition, organization, and activities. This book brings advances in the prevention and treatment of biofilm-related diseases to the attention of clinicians and medical researchers. Human tissues often support complex microbial communities growing as biofilms that can cause infections. As microbes in biofilms exhibit increased tolerance toward anti-microbial agents and decreased susceptibility to host defense systems, biofilm-associated diseases have become increasingly difficult to treat.

Author: Michael Wilson
ISBN-10: 0521812402
ISBN-13: 9780521812405
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2003
Pages: 338
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.90d