Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria of Animal Origin
Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria of Animal Origin
Frank M. Aarestrup
Subjects: Veterinary drugs.,Drug resistance in microorganisms.,Antibiotics in veterinary medicine.,Zoonoses.,Drug Resistance, Microbial.,Disease Transmission -- veterinary.,Zoonoses -- microbiology.
Description
Description
Comprehensively examines the current research on antimicrobial resistance in the main veterinary and zoonotic pathogens. - Provides information on modes of action of antibiotics and mechanisms of bacterial resistance, in addition to exploring the history of antimicrobial use in agriculture. - Examines antimicrobial resistance in specific bacteria, including: the family Pasteurellaceae, species of Campylobacter, pathogenic Escherichia coli, staphylococci, streptococci, and Enterococcus. - Details phenotypic and molecular methods for susceptibility testing, regulatory mechanisms for usage of antibiotics, and methods for monitoring drug usage and resistance. - Serves as an important reference for students, researchers, public health experts, veterinarians, and anyone with an interest in resistant bacteria in animals.
Details
Details
Publisher/Supplier: ASM Press
Date Published: 2005-12-15
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1555813062
Language: en
Pages: 454
Length: 8.7 inches,Width: 1.44 inches,Height: 11.24 inches
30 in stock
