Table of Contents:
  • Historical introduction / A.P. Fraise
  • Types of antimicrobial agents / S. Moore and D.N. Payne
  • Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents / A.D. Russell
  • Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance / P. Gilbert, A.H. Rickard and A.J. McBain
  • Mechanisms of action of biocides / P.A. Lambert
  • Bacterial sensitivity and resistance, Intrinsic resistance of gram-negative bacteria / D.J. Stickler
  • Acquired resistance / K. Poole
  • Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents / P.A. Lambert
  • Mycobactericidal agents / P. Hawkey
  • Antifungal activity of disinfectants, Antifungal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard.
  • Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants / G. Reybrouck
  • Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants, Acanthamoeba, contact lenses and disinfection / N.A. Turner
  • Intestinal protozoa and biocides / J-Y Maillard
  • Viricidal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard
  • Transmissible degenerative encephalopathies, Inactivation of the unconventional causal agents / D. Taylor
  • Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy / R.J.W. Lambert
  • Sterilization, Heat sterilization / G.W. Gould
  • Radiation sterilization / P.A. Lambert
  • Gaseous sterilisation / J-Y Dusseau, P. Duroselle and J. Freney
  • Filtration sterilization / S.P. Denyer and N.A. Hodges.
  • New and emerging technologies / G.W. Gould
  • Preservation of medicines and cosmetics / S.J. Hiom
  • Re-use of single use devices / G.W. Hanlon
  • Sterility assurance, concepts, methods and problems / R. Baird
  • Special problems in hospital antisepsis / M. Rotter
  • Decontamination of the environment and medical equipment in hospitals / A.P. Fraise
  • Treatment of laundry and clinical waste in hospitals / C.R. Bradley
  • Other health-related issues, Special issues in dentistry / J. Bagg and A. Smith
  • Veterinary practice / D.A. Engvall
  • Recreational and hydrotherapy pools / J. Dadswell
  • Good manufacturing practice / E. Underwood.