| Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices: Infection and Control Contributor(s): Deng, Ying (Editor), LV, Wei (Editor) |
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ISBN: 008100382X ISBN-13: 9780081003824 Publisher: Woodhead Publishing OUR PRICE: $247.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Medical Technology - Science | Biotechnology - Technology & Engineering | Biomedical |
| Dewey: 579.17 |
| LCCN: 2016498464 |
| Series: Woodhead Publishing Biomaterials |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 238 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |