Antimicrobial Chemotherapy [Paperback]

David Greenwood (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 019854944X | ISBN-13: 978-0198549444 | Publication Date: September 28, 1995 | Edition: 3

This book is intended to introduce students and young doctors to the principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy, and to foster good prescribing habits, which are essential if antibiotics are to retain their value for the future. Topics covered include the general properties of antimicrobial agents of all kinds (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic), laboratory aspects of antimicrobial chemotherapy, problems of resistance, general principles of treatment (including pharmacokinetic aspects and the special problems of children and the elderly), side effects, chemoprophylaxis, and the treatment of specific groups of infectious diseases. There is a useful postscript on the development of new antimicrobial drugs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the Second Edition: 'highly recommended for junior doctors starting their clinical practice' Saudi Medical Journal

'this reasonably priced volume is recommended without reservation for students and junior doctors, pharmacists, laboratory and other health care staff. I would also recommend it for microbiology departmental libraries.' Journal of Infection

`The reviewer found this text to be well written, accomplishing the stated aims. All tables are essential to the discussion and easy to understand. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

`the new edition retains the formula-winning layout of the first edition ... It is, to my knowledge, the only authoritative book written at this level, and it is required reading for students.' P.M. Hawkey, University of Leeds, Journal of Hospital Infection (1996) 33

`The book covers an enormous amount of material, dealing as it does with antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoan and antiviral agents. Almost every aspect is covered ... the authors have in general managed to distil into the text the essential elements of the topics and ensure that the treatment is not superficial ... this paperback edition ... is very good value for money. It can truly be considered to cover, at a basic level, 'all you need to know' about antimicrobial chemotherapy and can be highly recommended for junior clinical staff, pharmacy staff and junior biomedical scientists; their more senior colleagues will also find much of value in this new edition of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.' Thomas Scott, British Journal of Biomedical Science, 53, 996

`This updated textbook provides young doctors and students with the fundamental principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy. This third edition has been thoroughly revised and extensively rewritten.' Drugs of Today, Vol. 32, No. 5, 1996

`excellently suited for trainee nurses, pharmacists and medical laboratory science officers ... Its short, but comprehensive covering of the topic make it highly advisable for everyone looking for basic knowledge of the properties and uses of antimicrobial drugs.' A. Georgopoulos, Infection 24 (1996) No. 6

`I think this is a useful reference textbook which undergraduate medical students will find beneficial in coming to grips with the principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy.' C. Thomson, Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 9, No. 10, Jan 1997

About the Author

David Greenwood, Professor of Antimicrobial Science, Department of Microbiology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (September 28, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019854944X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198549444
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,374,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)