Hugo and Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Name: Hugo and Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology
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ISBN: 9781119434498

by Brendan F. Gilmore, Stephen P. Denyer

9th Edition

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Print ISBN	9781119434498
eText ISBN	9781119434559
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Publishing Year	2023
Edition	9th Edition
Language	English
Pages	576

Hugo and Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 9th Edition, provides a comprehensive textbook covering essential biological principles and their direct applications to pharmaceutical science and clinical practice. Edited by Brendan F. Gilmore and Stephen P. Denyer, this volume introduces fundamental microbial behavior, laboratory investigation techniques, and microbe-host interactions for pharmacy students, medical students, researchers, and pharmaceutical industry scientists.

The text synthesizes key topics into distinct thematic arcs, ranging from fundamental microbiological concepts to complex clinical challenges. Readers examine mechanisms of antibiotic resistance alongside emerging pathogens that threaten public health. Coverage expands across microbial behavior, laboratory analysis, and basic immunology to support academic instruction and professional practice.

This 9th edition integrates recent insights from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding infection prevention, containment protocols, and vaccine development. An accompanying website provides dedicated teaching resources to assist instructors in structured course delivery. The text fits primary pharmacy and medical microbiology curricula as well as professional reference environments.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Chapter 2: Fundamental Features of Microbiology
Chapter 3: Bacteria
Chapter 4: Fungi
Chapter 5: Viruses and Other Acellular Infectious Agents: Characteristics and Control
Chapter 6: Protozoa
Chapter 7: Principles of Microbial Pathogenicity and Epidemiology
Chapter 8: Microbial Biofilms: Consequences for Health
Chapter 9: Immunology
Chapter 10: Vaccination and Immunisation
Chapter 11: Antibiotics and Synthetic Antimicrobial Agents: Their Properties and Uses
Chapter 12: Mechanisms of Action of Antibiotics and Synthetic Anti-infective Agents
Chapter 13: Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics
Chapter 14: Clinical Uses of Antimicrobial Drugs
Chapter 15: Antibiotic Prescribing and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Chapter 16: Infection Prevention and Control: Healthcare-associated Infection
Chapter 17: Microbial Spoilage, Infection Risk and Contamination Control
Chapter 18: Chemical Disinfectants,Antiseptics and Preservatives
Chapter 19: Laboratory Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents
Chapter 20: Microbicides: Mode of Action and Resistance
Chapter 21: Sterilisation Procedures and Sterility Assurance
Chapter 22: Sterile Pharmaceutical Products and Principles of Good Manufacturing Practice
Chapter 23: The Manufacture and Quality Control of Immunological Products
Chapter 24: Recombinant DNA Technology
Chapter 25: The Wider Contribution of Microbiology to the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chapter 26: Alternative Strategies to Antibiotics: Priorities for Development