New Antimicrobials : For the Present and the Future (Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century) (Original PDF from Publisher)

New Antimicrobials : For the Present and the Future (Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century) (Original PDF from Publisher)

By I.W. Fong

This is a timely and essential companion to the recently published Antimicrobial Resistance in the 21st Century , Second Edition .

Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to global population health , with government reports projecting it could result in over 10 million deaths in the next 35 years . Development of new agents to combat this threat is one of the WHO’s top priorities , but in 2017 , it conceded that the current drug development pipeline was insufficient to mitigate the threat .

This book discusses recent progress and bolster new agent discovery and development , by providing researchers and students who will soon enter the field with a thorough guide to the advancements made in the last decade . Coverage includes new systemic antimicrobials approved since 2010 , with detailed analysis of antibiotics , antivirals , antifungals and antiparasitics , as well as agents in development for future use . Discussion of each drug will include its chemical nature , pharmacology/pharmacokinetics , antimicrobial spectrum , dosage , adverse reactions , drug interactions , microbial resistance , indications , clinical efficacy compared to older  agents , and lists of similar agents with cost comparison . This volume is designed for researchers and students of infectious disease and medical microbiology, as well as clinicians in need of a comprehensive guide to newly developed agents .

See also : Fields Virology : Fundamentals , 7th Edition (EPUB)