Biomaterials Associated Infection

Immunological Aspects and Antimicrobial Strategies

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

AvFintan Moriarty,Sebastian A.J. Zaat,Henk J. Busscher,Sebastian A. J. Zaat

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This book is essential reading for researchers and clinicians who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of BAI, the latest in antimicrobial materials research, and the state of the art in clinically available antimicrobial containing medical devices.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-09-29
Mått155 x 235 x 35 mm
Vikt1 027 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor566
Upplaga2012
FörlagSpringer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN9781461410300

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Onkologi inom Medicin
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Preface.- PART 1. The Pathogenesis of Medical Device associated Infection.- Chapter 1: Biomaterial associated infection: a perspective from the clinic.- Chapter 2: Staphylococcus epidermidis in biomaterial associated infection.- Chapter 3: Staphylococcal virulence factors.- Chapter 4: Propionibacterium acnes: a new emerging pathogen in biomaterial associated infection.- Chapter 5: Bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo testing for Biomaterial associated infection.- Chapter 6: Biomaterial-dependent characteristics of the foreign body response and S. epidermidis biofilm interactions.- Chapter 7: Dendritic cell-biomaterial interactions: implications for the onset and development of the foreign body response.- Chapter 8: Tissue Colonisation in Biomaterial-Associated Infection.- Chapter 9: Treatment options for medical device associated infection.- Chapter 10: Novel antimicrobial strategies: honey and antimicrobial peptides.- Chapter 11: Infections associated with implanted dental devices.- Chapter 12: Animal models of orthopedic implant related infection.- PART 2: Biomaterial-based Strategies to Reduce Medical Device Associated Infection.- Chapter 13: Antimicrobial medical devices in preclinical development and clinical use.- Chapter 14: Silver containing biomaterials.- Chapter 15: Quaternary ammonium Compounds.- Chapter 16: Anti-adhesive and Antibacterial Polymer Brushes.- PART 3: Clinical applications, case studies.- Chapter 17: Orthopaedic device design and antibiotic coatings reduce infection rates.- Chapter 18: The indwelling bladder catheter: attempts to prevent infection and the development of bacterial biofilms.- Chapter 19: Antimicrobial-Modified Vascular Catheters.- Chapter 20: Topical Antimicrobial Containing Biomaterials for Peri-Implant Infections in the Oral Cavity.- Chapter 21: Preventive Strategies in VAP: Focus on Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes.- Index.