Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization: Types, Action, and Resistance

The new title examines the various chemical and physical antisepsis, disinfection, and sterilization methods used for infection prevention and contamination control. Targeting microbiologists, chemists, facilities managers, health care professionals, infection and contamination control practitioners, application engineers, and students, Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization is a valuable reference written by an acknowledged expert working in the field.

The book provides descriptive background material covering the applications and various chemical and physical processes used for microbial control. An array of biocides is described, and the variables affecting their safe and effective use are detailed. The advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and correct applications of biocides and biocidal processes are discussed as well.