Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Livestock and Companion Animals (ASM Books) 1st Edition Stefan Schwarz 9781555819798,1555819796

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1555819796
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1555819798
• Author:  Frank M. Aarestrup Stefan Schwarz (Editor), Lina Maria Cavaco (Editor), Jianzhong Shen (Editor)

The global spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogenic bacteria is a continuing challenge to the health care of humans and domesticated animals. With no new agents on the horizon, it is imperative to use antimicrobial agents wisely to preserve their future efficacy.

Led by Editors Stefan Schwarz, Lina Maria Cavaco, and Jianzhong Shen with Frank Møller Aarestrup, an international team of experts in antimicrobial resistance of livestock and companion animals has created this valuable reference for veterinary students and practitioners as well as researchers and decision makers interested in understanding and preventing antimicrobial resistance.

Table of contents:

1 History and Current Use of Antimicrobial Drugs in Veterinary Medicine

2 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Bacteria of Veterinary Origin

3 Molecular Methods for Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance

4 Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobial Agents

5 Resistance to Metals Used in Agricultural Production

6 Resistance of Bacteria to Biocides

7 Antimicrobial Resistance among Staphylococci of Animal Origin

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