Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobials (2nd ed)

In recent years, the emergence of new strains of antimicrobials with extraordinarily broad resistance has demanded that research follow a new course. "Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobials" presents the most recent research findings.

Extensively updated, this second edition features a historical introduction and new chapters on biofilms and the mechanism of multidrug tolerance as well as strategies for the development of new antibiotics.

Additional topics include the genetics and mechanisms of resistance, methods for detecting and monitoring resistance, public health and medical practice, resistance problems associated with selected pathogens, and approaches to overcoming resistance.