Hygiene Books
HarperCollins Publishers Care for Your Hamster RSPCA Pet Guide
Book SynopsisPublished in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a hamster and how best to look after it.If you already own or are planning to buy a hamster this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, handling, hygiene, exercise and first aid.Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your hamster the best possible care.
£8.20
Taylor & Francis Inc Control of Foodborne Microorganisms 114 Food
Book SynopsisOffering numerous illustrations and tables, this comprehensive resource explores the control of foodborne pathogens. It emphasizes traditional and emerging techniques as well as current applications for the inactivation of microorganisms to reduce illness and enhance food safety and quality. Highlighting state-of-the-art methods to diminish microbiTable of ContentsMicrobial control in foods - needs and concerns; thermal control of micro-organisms; microbial control with cold temperature; microbial control by irradiation; microwave control of pathogens; control of micro-organisms by chemicals; microbial control by packaging; control of foodborne micro-organisms with carbon dioxide under elevated pressure; control of microbial growth by low pressure and ambient pressure gases; control with naturally occurring antimicrobial systems including bacteriolytic enzymes; perspectives for application of bacteriocins as food preservatives; formulating low-acid foods for botulinal safety; reduction of microbial contaminants on carcases; control by high-intensity pulsed electric fields; magnetic fields as a potential nonthermal technology for the control of micro-organisms; microbial control by high pressure; ohmic heating; modelling acid control of foodborne micro-organisms; management of microbial control in HACCP systems; hurdle technology; overview - summary and future prospects.
£266.00
CABI Publishing Food Safety
Book SynopsisFood safety is a concern for scientists, policy-makers and consumers especially as food poisoning outbreaks are becoming more common and as particular concerns arise over genetically modified foods. This book covers recent developments in the chemistry, biochemistry and physiological effects of toxicants that might have an impact on human health and welfare.Table of ContentsPART I: BIOTOXINS Chapter 1: Plant Toxins and Human Health, P S Spencer and F Berman, Oregon Health and Science University, USA Chapter 2: Bacterial Pathogens and Toxins in Foodborne Disease, E A Johnson, University of Wisconsin, USA Chapter 3: Shellfish Toxins, A Gago Martinez, University of Vigo, Spain and J F Lawrence, Health Canada, Ontario, Canada Chapter 4: Mycotoxins in Cereal Grains, Nuts and Other Plant Products, J P F D'Mello PART II: ANTHROPOGENIC CONTAMINANTS Chapter 5: Pesticides: Toxicology and Residues in Food and Wine, P Cabras, Universita di Cagliari, Italy Chapter 6: Polychlorinated Biphenyls, D L Arnold and M Feeley, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada Chapter 7: Dioxins in Milk, Meat, Eggs and Fish, H Fiedler, UNEP, Geneva, Switzerland Chapter 8: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Vegetable Oils, Seafood and Meat, M D Guillen and P Sopelana, Universiad del Pais Vasco, Vitoria, Spain Chapter 9: Heavy Metals, L Jorhem, National Food Administration,Uppsala, Sweden Chapter 10: Dietary Nitrates, Nitrites and N-nitroso Compounds and Cancer Risk with Special Emphasis on the Epidemiological Evidence, M Eichholzer and F Gutzwiller, University of Zurich, Switzerland Chapter 11: Adverse Reactions to Food Additives, R A Simon, Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Scripps Clinic, California, USA and H Ishiwata, National Institute of Health Sciences, Tokyo, Japan Chapter 12: Migration of Compounds from Food Contact Materials and Articles, J H Petersen, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Soborg, Denmark Chapter 13: Veterinary Products: Residues and Resistant Pathogens, J C Paige and L Tollefson, Division of Epidemiology, MD, USA PART III: CASE STUDIES Chapter 14: Prion Diseases: Meat Safety and Human Health Implications, N Hunter, Institute for Animal Health, Edinburgh, UK Chapter 15: The Safety Evaluation of Genetically Modified Foods, M J Gasson, Institute of Food Research, Norwich, UK Chapter 16: Genetically Modified Foods: Potential Human Health Effects, A Pusztai, S Bardocz, Aberdeen and S W B Ewen, University of Aberdeen, Scotland Chapter 17: Radionuclides in Food: The Post-Chernobyl Evidence, J T Smith and N A Beresford, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Dorchester, UK Chapter 18: Radionuclides in Foods: American Perspectives, E J Baratta, Winchester Engineering and Analytical Centre, MA, USA PART IV: CONCLUSIONS Chapter 19: Widespread and Continuing Concerns over Food Safety, J P F D'Mello
£131.26
Scholastic Dr Christians Guide to You
Book SynopsisYour teenage years see many changes to your body and your lifestyle. In his usual frank and straightforward fashion, Dr Christiantackles all your worries about growing up stress-free and healthy.
£8.54
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Russell Hugo and Ayliffes Principles and Practice
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features: New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcare New chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and Canada Latest material on microbial resistance to microbicides Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice Practical advice on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in healthcare A systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action with respect to current regulations The differences between European and North American regulations are highlighted throughout, making this a truly global work, ideal for worldwide Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Preface to the Fifth Edition x Preface to the First Edition xi Section 1 Principles 1 Historical Introduction 1 Adam P. Fraise 2 Types of Microbicidal and Microbistatic Agents 5 Ibrahim Al-Adham Randa Haddadin and Phillip Collier 3 Factors Affecting the Activities of Microbicides 71 Jean-Yves Maillard 4 Biofilm Recalcitrance: Theories and Mechanisms 87 Andrew J. McBain Najib Sufya and Alexander H. Rickard 5 Mechanisms of Action of Microbicides 95 Peter A. Lambert 6 Bacterial Sensitivity and Resistance to Microbicides 108 6.1 Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance to Microbicides 108 Jean-Yves Maillard 6.2 Resistance of Bacterial Spores to Chemical Agents 121 Peter Setlow 6.3 Testing of Chemicals as Mycobactericidal Agents 131 Syed A. Sattar 7 Fungicidal Activity of Microbicides 142 Sara Fernandes Marta Simões Nicolina Dias Cledir Santos and Nelson Lima 8 Sensitivity and Resistance of Protozoa to Microbicides 155 Vincent Thomas 9 Virucidal Activity of Microbicides 178 Jean-Yves Maillard Syed A. Sattar and Federica Pinto 10 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Decontamination 208 Gerald McDonnell 11 Microbicides – the Double-edged Sword: Environmental Toxicity and Emerging Resistance 229 Jean-Marie Pagès Jean-Yves Maillard Anne Davin-Regli and Susan Springthorpe Section 2 Practice 12 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy 236 Lawrence Staniforth 13 Assessing the Efficacy of Professional Healthcare Antiseptics: a Regulatory Perspective 247 Albert T. Sheldon 14 Regulation of Microbicides 255 14.1 Legislation Affecting Disinfectant Products in Europe: the Biocidal Products Directive and the Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Regulations 255 Jennifer A. Hopkins 14.2 Regulatory Authorization of Hard Surface Disinfectants in Canada 262 Andre G. Craan Ian A. Chisholm and Shannon C. Wright 14.3 United States Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides 269 Sally Hayes 15 Sterilization Processes 277 15.1 Heat Sterilization 277 Charles O. Hancock 15.2 Radiation Sterilization 294 Peter A. Lambert 15.3 Gaseous Sterilization 306 Jean-Yves Dusseau Patrick Duroselle and Jean Freney 15.4 Gas Plasma Sterilization 333 Gerald McDonnell 15.5 Filtration Sterilization 343 Susannah E. Walsh and Stephen P. Denyer 16 New and Emerging Technologies 371 Peter A. Burke and Gerald McDonnell 17 Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics 388 Sarah J. Hiom 18 Sterility Assurance: Concepts Methods and Problems 408 Richard Bancroft 19 Special Problems in Hospital Environments 418 19.1 Hand Hygiene 418 Benedetta Allegranzi and Didier Pittet 19.2 Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals 445 Adam P. Fraise 19.3 Decontamination of Endoscopes 459 Michelle J. Alfa and Christina Bradley 19.4 Issues Associated with the Decontamination of Laundry and Clinical Waste 471 Peter Hoffman 19.5 Treated Recreational Water Venues 478 Darla M. Goeres Philippe Hartemann and John V. Dadswell 20 Antimicrobial Surfaces and Devices 485 20.1 Antimicrobial Surfaces 485 Gareth J. Williams 20.2 Antimicrobial Devices 500 Brendan F. Gilmore and Sean P. Gorman 20.3 Antimicrobial Dressings 514 Valerie Edwards-Jones 20.4 Antimicrobial Textiles and Testing Techniques 520 Robert A. Monticello and Peter D. Askew 21 Other Health Sectors 530 21.1 Use of Microbicides in Disinfection of Contact Lenses 530 Patrick J. McCormick Susan E. Norton and James J. Kaiser 21.2 Special Issues in Dentistry 537 Jonathan L.S. Caplin 22 Emerging Natural Technologies 550 22.1 Natural Products 550 Rose Cooper 22.2 Applications of Bacteriophage Technology 565 Geoffrey W. Hanlon 23 Control of Infectious Bioagents 576 Les Baillie and Steven Theriault Index 589
£154.76
Nova Science Publishers Inc Microbiological Clinical Hygiene
Book SynopsisThis book describes the issues of human health and healthcare from the point of view of hygiene monitoring and maintenance. Also, the perspectives on the effects of microbial cell structures, metabolism, communities and interactions on health and hygiene are included. Besides microbiological screening of patients, surfaces, air space etc. this book introduces some key bacteriological, virological and fungal risks in the clinical setting. It describes routes of contamination inside hospitals, and into our body. The means for prevention of the spreading of unwanted microbes are presented as well. Protection mechanisms of the bodily system and the balances of the human microbiome are discussed with respect to intrusions via the respiratory or digestive systems or damaged skin. The risks during operations or invasive treatments are highlighted, together with means for avoiding them. Examples of biofilm formation on the devices or on the body surfaces, latent infections, contagion mechanisms, as well as prevalent risks such as mycobacterial infections, antibiotic resistant strains, intracellular pathogens, nosocomial viruses, lowered host defences, Clostridium difficile, salmonellas, legionellas are included in the chapters of this book. Important developments such as personalized medicine, point-of-care diagnostics, arthroscopy, improved drug delivery, pre- and probiotic treatments, monitoring of the normal flora and its beneficial effects are also discussed.
£209.59
Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd The CDC Handbook: A Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting Cleanrooms
Book SynopsisThe Cleaning and Disinfection handbook is aimed at those working within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors around the world, as well as providing valuable information for students and for the general reader. The book provides comprehensive detail on different types of disinfectants and their modes of action; explains the problems of microbial destruction and resistance; introduces cleaning techniques and the latest safety regulations; expounds upon the application of cleaning within healthcare and pharmaceutical environments, noting current national and international standards. The book also provides guidance on disinfectant efficacy testing. Assembled by expert practitioners, the book balances theoretical concepts with sound practical advice, and is likely to become the definitive text on keeping contamination in control within clean areas and controlled environments. With this second edition, the book is fully updated in line with the latest standards and regulations.
£42.75
John Wiley & Sons Inc Infection Control: A Handbook for Community
Book SynopsisEffective public health strategies depend on surveillance, preventative measures, outbreak investigation and the institution of control measures including appropriate treatment. This handbook, written specifically for community nurses, describes the communicable diseases likely to be encountered by the community nurse and offers practical guidance on their assessment and treatment. The book looks at staff hygiene and a clean environment and examines the causes and management of blood-borne illnesses together with recommendations for the treatment of head lice, scabies and threadworms. The latter part of the book discusses the prevention of influenza and the rising incidence of tuberculosis and the care of patients with these conditions and considers other common infections such as MRSA, impetigo, shingles and meningitis.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. The Environment. 2. Blood-borne Infections. 3. Gastrointestinal Infections. 4. Parasitic Infections. 5. Respiratory Infections. 6. Other Common Infections. Appendix. Resources. References. Index .
£44.96
Harrassowitz Heilen an Leib Und Seele: Medizin Und Hygiene Im
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£44.29
Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd Food Hazards and Food Hygiene
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£4.86
WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific Sanitation and Hygiene in East Asia
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£18.04
