Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance of the Skin

This book provides a comprehensive review of the challenges facing clinicians treating skin microbes and the development of antimicrobial resistance. It offers solutions such as innovative therapy, broad-spectrum antibiotics, phytocompounds, and biofilms, and is written for medical healthcare professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 255 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive and pragmatic guide delves into the intricate challenges faced by clinicians when treating skin microbes, offering valuable insights into navigating therapeutic dilemmas. It sheds light on the pressing public health concern of antimicrobial resistance, highlighting how microorganisms are evolving to counteract the effectiveness of antimicrobials such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The book is organized into five convenient sections, making it easy to access relevant information. The first three sections provide foundational knowledge on the mechanisms of antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal resistance, as well as the profound implications of vaccine hesitancy. The fourth section delves into the complexities of drug resistance in protozoan and helminth infections, emphasizing both initial and subsequent resistance to treatment. The book concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on innovative therapeutic solutions, including novel delivery mechanisms, broad-spectrum antibiotics, phytocompounds, and biofilms. Each chapter features magnified microscopic photos that aid in identifying skin structures as they manifest. As a part of the Updates in Clinical Dermatology series, Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance of the Skin serves as a vital resource during the COVID-19 pandemic, catering to all medical healthcare professionals.

Weight: 529g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030683238
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021