Infections, Infertility, and Assisted Reproduction (Hardcover)

by Kay Elder (Author), Doris J. Baker (Author), Julie A. Ribes (Author) "The history of microbiology, the scientific study of microorganisms, had its origins in the second half of the seventeenth century, when Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723),..." (more)
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'This book provides critical tools for understanding, preventing, and dealing with infections in the ART laboratory. I am not aware of any other single source that provides such a comprehensive overview of this complex, multifaceted topic.' Journal of Andrology

Product Description
Assisted Reproduction Treatment (ART) is susceptible to the hazard of potential infection from many different sources: patients, samples, staff, and the environment. This practical book presents a basic overview of microbiology in the context of ART, and also constitutes an up-to-date guide to infections in reproductive medicine. The relevant facets of the complex and vast field of microbiology are condensed and focused, highlighting information that is crucial for safe practice in both clinical and laboratory aspects of ART.

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• Hardcover: 410 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521819105
• ISBN-13: 978-0521819107
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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