Antibacterial Therapy: Achievements, Problems and Future Perspectives

Antibacterial Therapy: Achievements, Problems and Future Perspectives
Author: W.-D. Busse
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642608035

At a symposium in Wuppertal held on 26 September 1995, Dr. Karl-Georg Metzger was honored, on the occasion of his retirement, for his scientific contributions and involvement in antibacterial drug research and develop ment within Bayer AG. In 1963 Dr. Metzger was the first "molecular micro biologist" to join Bayer in the field of antibacterial research. Karl-Georg Metzger studied physics and biology at the University of Mainz from 1950 to 1953 and continued his scientific education, with a grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, in Frankfurt on Main (1953-1956). From 1956 to 1958, under Professor Kaplan, he worked on his DNA following treatment of PhD, studying on "Energy conduction along bacteria with UV light and X-rays and the formation of mutations". He was awarded his PhD in 1959. From 1958 to 1963 he was research assistant in ra diobiology development at the Institute of Genetics in Cologne. During the following years he became fascinated by the emerging fields of molecular biology and gene technology. He worked together with the molecular gen eticists W. Harms and M. Delbriick, who built up one of the most renowned institutes in the world, in Cologne. ''An incredibly interesting time:' Dr. Metzger remembers, in which he got to know a whole series of Nobel prize winners from Niels Bohr to Watson and Crick and Joshua Lederberg, the first to recombine genotypes of bacteria.

Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Author: Steeve Giguère
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2013-07-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111867507X

The Fifth Edition of Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, the most comprehensive reference available on veterinary antimicrobial drug use, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the rapid advancements in the field of antimicrobial therapy. Encompassing all aspects of antimicrobial drug use in animals, the book provides detailed coverage of virtually all types of antimicrobials relevant to animal health. Now with a new chapter on antimicrobial therapy in zoo animals, Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine offers a wealth of invaluable information for appropriately prescribing antimicrobial therapies and shaping public policy. Divided into four sections covering general principles of antimicrobial therapy, classes of antimicrobial agents, special considerations, and antimicrobial drug use in multiple animal species, the text is enhanced by tables, diagrams, and photos. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone concerned with the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs, including veterinary practitioners, students, public health veterinarians, and industry and research scientists.

Antibiotics in the Tropics

Antibiotics in the Tropics
Author: Sabine Enenkel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642732763

International textbooks on infectious diseases and antibacterial chemotherapy are usually written for readers in North America and Europe. In many ways, they are not appropriate for the prob lems encountered in developing countries. This book, in contrast, intends to define the rules of antibacterial chemotherapy practised under conditions of limited resources. It is meant for everyone con cerned with the use of antibiotics in developing countries, includ ing doctors, medical assistants, pharmacists, officials in health mio isteries, and medical students. Throughout the book, treatment recommendations are made for 1 antibiotics from the WHO list of essential drugs. For example, em phasis has therefore been put upon chloramphenicol as a stable, unexpensive and widely available oral agent suitable for the treat ment of severe bacterial infections like septicemia and meningitis. So-called "international chemotherapy" with modem cephalospor ins and acylaminopenicillins has been outlined for comparison. Since it is the aim of the book to base treatment recommenda tions on data from developing countries, many data on the etiology of common bacterial infections in developing countries have also been included. Most of the data are from African, English-speak ing developing countries, but references have been made to the lit erature on South East Asia, India or Papua New Guinea, where appropriate. On the other hand, pertinent data were not available in every instance, so that several statements and recommendations had to be made as "best guess". The authors are aware of these imperfections and will welcome comments from the readers.

Antibacterial Therapy and Newer Agents

Antibacterial Therapy and Newer Agents
Author: Keith Kaye
Publisher: Clinics: Internal Medicine
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781437712322

Infectious diseases is a rapidly changing field in which new organisms emerge, previously identified organisms develop resistance to treatment, and infections that had previously almost disappeared become resurgent. These factors require rapid changes in therapeutic approaches, especially in the use of antimicrobial agents. This issue covers antibiotics in specific populations (children, the elderly, and patients with renal failure), antimicrobial resistance, and new drugs in several classes, including macrolides, fluoroquinolones, beta-lactam antibiotics, and agents for gram-positive infections.

Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians

Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians
Author: Alan R. Hauser
Publisher: Wolters kluwer india Pvt Ltd
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9389702658

Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians, South Asian Edition, simplifies the antibiotic selection process for the clinicians with up-to-date information on the latest and most clinically relevant antibacterial medications. This time-saving resource helps medical students master the rationale behind antibiotic selection for common

Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology - E-Book

Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology - E-Book
Author: Dennis J. Chew
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2010-11-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437723594

The prevalence of urinary tract diseases and disorders in small animal practice is higher than ever. The 2nd edition of Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology makes it easy to find the information you need to accurately diagnose and manage diseases and disorders of the urinary tract in dogs and cats. Its concise outline format features practical clinical content, line drawings that clearly illustrate the initiation and progression of disease, photographs that demonstrate the clinical appearance of various lesions, and tables and boxes that offer essential information at a glance. Expert authors Dennis J. Chew, Stephen P. DiBartola, and Patricia Schenck keep you current with revised and brand-new content based upon the latest studies and evidence-based medicine, helping you prevent and most effectively manage kidney, bladder, and related conditions. Outline format with concise, clinically focused content helps you quickly and easily find the information you need to accurately diagnose and effectively manage urinary tract diseases and disorders. Practical clinical tips and guidelines including algorithms, FAQs, and case management recommendations. Special boxes highlight key information at a glance. Concise, need-to-know information about renal and lower urinary tract pathophysiology provides essential background for clinical application. Evidence-based coverage of hot topics such as the relationship between behavioral stressors and urinary tract disease, treatments for idiopathic cystitis, and dietary modifications for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract problems helps you provide the latest and best care for your patients.