The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features:

• New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcare
• New chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and Canada
• Latest material on microbial resistance to microbicides
• Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice
• Practical advice on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in healthcare
• A systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each
• Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action with respect to current regulations

The differences between European and North American regulations are highlighted throughout, making this a truly global work, ideal for worldwide healthcare professionals working in infectious diseases and infection control.