Biofilms and implantable medical devices: infection and control

Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices: Infection and Control explores the increasing use of permanent and semi-permanent implants and indwelling medical devices. As an understanding of the growth and impact of biofilm formation on these medical devices and biomaterials is vital for protecting the...

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Other Authors: Deng, Ying (Editor), Lv, Wei (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Duxford, United Kingdom Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier [2016]
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials
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Summary:Biofilms and Implantable Medical Devices: Infection and Control explores the increasing use of permanent and semi-permanent implants and indwelling medical devices. As an understanding of the growth and impact of biofilm formation on these medical devices and biomaterials is vital for protecting the health of the human host, this book provides readers with a comprehensive treatise on biofilms and their relationship with medical devices, also reporting on infections and associated strategies for prevention
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780081003985
0081003986
9780081003824

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