Nanotechnology for Disinfection and Sterilization David W. Hobson Naturally occurring mineral, liquid, and organic particles come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and compositions in the universe, and living…
Antimicrobial Surfaces Nicola J. Irwin Colin P. McCoy Matthew P. Wylie Sean P. Gorman Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) constitute a major challenge for hospitals worldwide and pose a significant risk to…
Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides by the US Environmental Protection Agency Stephen F. Tomasino Tajah L. Blackburn Jacqueline L. Hardy In the United States (US), certain types of antimicrobial agents such…
Biofilm and Biofilm Control Joey S. Lockhart Andre G. Buret Douglas W. Morck Microbial biofilms are ubiquitous, naturally occurring aggregates of microorganisms that are among the most successful life forms…
Federal Regulation of Liquid Chemical Germicides and Healthcare Sterilization by the US Food and Drug Administration Elizabeth Claverie-Williams
Fungal Contamination in the Built Environment: Shipping and Storage Daniel L. Price Donald G. Ahearn INTRODUCTION Indoor surfaces in the built environment seldom are free of mould propagules from the…
Regulation of Preservation, Disinfection, and Sterilization Agents, Equipment, and Processes Eric L. Dewhurst Helen E. Forsdyke Eamonn V. Hoxey This chapter covers the principles of regulation of the development, manufacture,…
Bacterial Endotoxin Kimbrell R. Darnell Amy Jo Karren Bacterial endotoxin is a toxic biologic compound of significant medical importance. It is most often broadly characterized as a pyrogen, which describes…
Bioburden Assessment and Tests for Sterility Martell Winters Trabue Bryans Microbiology is central to all aspects of disinfection, sterilization, and preservation processes, primarily because the overall intent of these processes…
