Biofilms and implantable medical devices : infection and control /

Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices: Infection and Control explores the increasing use of permanent and semi-permanent implants and indwelling medical devices. As an understanding of the growth and impact of biofilm formation on these medical devices and biomaterials is vital for protecting the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Deng, Ying (Editor ), Lv, Wei (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Duxford, United Kingdom : Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier, [2016]
Colección:Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials.
Temas:
Biofilms.
Medical instruments and apparatus.
Biofilms
Prosthesis-Related Infections > prevention & control
Equipment and Supplies
Prostheses and Implants > microbiology
M�edecine > Appareils et instruments.
Medical instruments and apparatus
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices: Infection and Control explores the increasing use of permanent and semi-permanent implants and indwelling medical devices. As an understanding of the growth and impact of biofilm formation on these medical devices and biomaterials is vital for protecting the health of the human host, this book provides readers with a comprehensive treatise on biofilms and their relationship with medical devices, also reporting on infections and associated strategies for prevention.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780081003985
0081003986

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