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American Society For Microbiology Microbial Biofilms 2Nd Edition by Ghannoum M A
An examination of the research and translational application to prevent and treat biofilm-associated diseases
In the decade since the first edition of Microbial Biofilms was published, the interest in this field has expanded, spurring, breakthrough research that has advanced the treatment of biofilm-associated diseases. This second edition takes the reader on an exciting, extensive review of bacterial and fungal biofilms, ranging from basic molecular interactions to innovative therapies, with particular emphasis on the division of labor in biofilms, new approaches to combat the threat of microbial biofilms, and how biofilms evade the host defense.
Chapters written by established investigators cover recent findings, and contributions from investigators new to th.show more