Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications for the 21st Century

This new volume of the Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century series is a collection of chapters by leading world authorities on antimicrobial resistance of common, important bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens. This unique book should be in the possession of anyone interested in the field of infectious diseases, microbiology, infection control & public health. The chapters, which are written by reknown experts, provide a wealth of contemporary information on microbiology, molecular mechanisms, epidemiology, clinical relevance, treatment, and prevention and future directions on the following topics:


Mechanism of Resistance by Gram Positive Bacteria

Emergence of MRSA in the Community

Antimicrobial Resistance of STD pathogens

Resistance of Gram Negative Bacilli to Antimicrobials

Mycobacterial Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance of Anaerobic Bacteria

HIV Drug Resistance

Resistance of Herpes viruses to Antiviral Agents

Hepatitis Virus Resistance

Resistance to Antifungal Agents

An Anti-Mutant Approach for Antimicrobial Use