Synopsis
Pharmaceutical Microbiology in its seventh edition is a considerably updated and comprehensive textbook covering the broad and exciting area of a key pharmaceutical science. The topics covered range from the fundamental aspects of pathogens of pharmaceutical significance through the clinical implications of infection, contamination and their eradication to biotechnological and immunological applications.
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Reviewer:Steven P Gelone, PharmD(Temple University School of Pharmacy)
Description:This is a review of seventh edition of Pharmaceutical Microbiology (the sixth edition was originally published in 1998). It is a review of microbiology with the specific perspective for pharmacy school curricula.
Purpose:The purpose of this book is to provide a resource to pharmacy school's in the area of microbiology. Overall, this is a useful resource. In particular, it should be recommended for use at pharmacy schools in the UK as it has been designed to mirror the microbiology curriculum in the region. In the US, it would be a nice addition to the libraries of most schools of pharmacy, but would not be recommended for general student requirements as many schools have dropped a specific microbiology course requirement.
Audience:This book is written primarily for students. The authors are experts in this field of study and thus credible to author this subject matter.
Features:It provides a thorough review of the biology of microorganisms and microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical processing. The section devoted to antimicrobial agents is adequate but not exhaustive, in particular with regard to the agents themselves and their clinical uses. The figures and graphs utilized throughout the text are very helpful and enhance the books value.
Assessment:Overall, this is a useful resource. In particular, it should be recommended for use at pharmacy schools in the UK as it has been designed to mirror the microbiology curriculum in the region. In the US, it would be a nice addition to the libraries of most schools of pharmacy, but would not be recommended for general student requirements as many schools have dropped a specific microbiology course requirement.