Disinfection, Sterilization and Preservation, 5th ed.

Thoroughly revised, more than a third of this edition′s chapters cover subjects never addressed in previous editions. New topics covered include recently identified pathogens, microbial biofilms, use of antibiotics as antiseptics, synergism between chemical microbiocides, pulsed-light sterilization of pharmaceuticals, and methods for medical waste management. Attention is given to prevention of infections in immunocompromised patients.