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Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and Related Strategies
Contributor(s): Versalovic, James (Editor), Wilson, Michael (Editor)
ISBN: 1555814034     ISBN-13: 9781555814038
Publisher: ASM Press
OUR PRICE:   $132.95  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2008
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Annotation: The burgeoning field of therapeutic microbiology concerns itself with the manipulation of the indigenous microbiota in order to promote the health of the host. Providing a state-of-the-art overview of the field, this volume breaks new ground in explaining the breakthroughs possible with therapeutic microbiology.
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Microbiology
- Medical | Pharmacology
- Medical | Immunology
Dewey: 615.329
LCCN: 2008016646
Physical Information: 1" H x 8.6" W x 11" (2.60 lbs) 403 pages
 
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Breaks new ground in explaining the breakthroughs possible with therapeutic microbiology.

  • Explores the potential and actual uses of the many methods for altering the microbiotas of humans and animals: probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, bacteriophages, and replacement therapy.
  • Describes the biological principles underlying the manipulation of the indigenous microbiota and the biology of the effector organisms that have been utilized for this purpose.
  • Discusses the many microbes that can potentially be used therapeutically and prophylactically.
  • Serves as a reference to medical, dental and veterinary practitioners with an interest in alternative approaches to the prevention and treatment of microbial diseases.