Staphylococci in Human Disease - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405163321 ISBN 13: 9781405163323

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

Synopsis

Staphylococci remain the most important cause of hospital-acquired infections in the U.S. and MRSA has become the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infection in many parts of the world.

There is now a much greater understanding of the physiology and evolution of the staphylococci and this new edition reflects the rapid advancements in knowledge about this pathogen and provides a comprehensive review from both clinical and basic science perspectives.

The first section addresses the basic biology of the staphylococci, their molecular genetics, host defenses and host evasion, virulence determinants, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, and laboratory techniques. The second section deals with epidemiology, and the third section provides an overview of the varied clinical manifestations of human staphylococcal infections. The fourth section covers prevention and treatment of these often life-threatening infections.

Written by experts from around the globe, this book is essential reading for all clinicians and basic scientists studying the staphylococci.

About this title

About the Author:

Kent B. Crossley MD

University of Minnesota Medical School, MN, USA

Kimberly K. Jefferson PhD

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA, USA

Gordon L. Archer MD

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA, USA

Vance G. Fowler Jr. MD, MHS

Duke University Medical Center, NC, USA

Review:

"When I started to review this book the thought going through my head was "does the average clinical microbiologist in the UK need a 623 page book just on Staphylococci?" To my surprise I now think the answer is yes; every department should have a copy." (ACP News, Autumn 2010)

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1405163321
• ISBN 13: 9781405163323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 640
• Editor: Crossley Kent B., Jefferson Kimberly K., Archer Gordon L., Fowler Jr. Vance G.