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Books in Microbiology and virology

Elsevier's Microbiology & Virology collection provides comprehensive coverage of viruses and microorganisms, addressing their impact on human, animal, and plant health. It includes topics such as prevention, treatment, and research of viral diseases like coronaviruses, flaviviruses, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. The collection delves into fields like Bacteriology, Mycology, and Microbial genetics, focusing on their roles in environmental, agricultural, and health-related contexts. This resource serves as a vital tool for scientists, facilitating the study of viruses and microorganisms and enabling the development of effective strategies for infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and control.

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    • Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Virendra Gajbhiye + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases offers comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of fungal diseases and the applications of nanotechnology for their diagnosis and treatment.The book covers the basics of human fungal pathogens, the molecular mechanisms of infection, and current diagnostic strategies and treatment regimes. It then goes on to discuss nanotechnology-based approaches for the detection and identification of human fungal pathogens. It also discusses antifungal drugs, their modes of action, and how nanoparticles are utilized to deliver these agents, highlighting their significance in treating various fungal infections. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology-based products, as well as the current and future applications of nano-methodologies and technologies in the field of fungal infectious diseases. With contributions from experts in the field, Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases is an informative resource for scientists, researchers, and medical personnel to better understand fungal diseases in order to design and develop novel and accessible nano-based therapies for their treatment.

    • Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Agiesh Kumar Balakrishna Pillai + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Management, and Preparedness covers the causative agents, outbreaks, and clinical management of emerging and re-emerging viral hemorrhagic fevers. Coverage includes a range of topics from basic virology, epidemiology, and disease pathogenesis of emerging and re-emerging hemorrhagic fever viruses. The book examines host-virus interactions, immune pathogenesis, and recent trends in disease diagnostics. It also covers current state-of-the-art in understanding molecular mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, the potential of molecular markers for disease prognostics, early prediction of disease outcome, advancements in diagnosis and drug development, and strategies in pandemic preparation, mitigation, and responses in public health security.With chapters written and compiled by a team of well-known virologists, clinicians as well as regulatory and public health experts. This book is a comprehensive guide that will help users understand the transmission, pathogenesis, and clinical management of emerging and re-emerging viruses causing hemorrhagic diseases.

    • Basic Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Saurabh Bhatia + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights is not simply about the basic science of microbiology, it also takes the science into the industrial setting and design and offers invaluable advice on how to apply concepts to the manufacture of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, and for keeping such products within microbial control. The book carries outcomes of present research to reach those whose aspiration allows using this information and know-how in basic settings.Recently, molecular technologies have positively affected the field of microbiology, providing rapid quantitative as well as qualitative information on microorganisms present in a given sample. The development of microbiology-based inventions suggests a worthwhile but challenging prospect to create pharmaceutical products and harvest the superior potential therein. Some of the challenges while patenting the microorganisms can be overcome by updating aspirants related with ethical and regulatory issues, especially guidelines established in microbiology to explore its more clinical applications.

    • Microbial Stress Survival

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Ashutosh Kumar
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbial Stress Survival explores the diversity of microbes, the microbe-host relationship, and various strategies employed by microbes that enable them to adapt to stressful environments, and in hostile conditions. The book covers critical pathogen biology, microbial adaptation and survival strategies, and the impact of microbial resilience on therapeutic efforts. Topics include the modulation of host pathways by pathogens for their adaptation and survival, their drug tolerance and antimicrobial resistance, the role of proteins in microbial stress survival, and the evolutionary adaptative mechanisms of extremophiles.This book is an insightful resource for those interested in pathogen biology and the different adaptive features and resilience of microbes.

    • Nanotherapeutics Combating Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Divakar Sharma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanotherapeutics Combating Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance: Volume Two, Nanotheranostics, Microbial Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance delves into the innovative use of nanotechnology to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and treat bacterial infections. The second volume of this series showcases cutting-edge nano-based solutions developed to overcome multi-drug resistant pathogens, offering insights from leading experts. This book is an essential resource for researchers, academics, students, industry professionals, and clinicians in fields related to microbiology, infectious diseases, and nanotechnology, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the fight against bacterial infections.Other noteworthy highlights of this book include contributions from experts, informative references, and emerging technologies aimed at both treating and preventing the progression of bacterial infections. This volume is particularly valuable for those interested in the intersection of nanotechnology and healthcare.

    • Nanodiagnostics to Identify and Detect Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

      • 1st Edition
      • November 28, 2025
      • Divakar Sharma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanodiagnostics to Identify and Detect Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance: Volume One, Nanotheranostics, Microbial Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance offers a comprehensive understanding of the global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and provides insights into the various aspects of AMR and how nanodiagnostics can be utilized to combat it. This volume discusses the development of nanotechnologies for detecting and diagnosing microbial resistant pathogens and explores a range of nano-inspired diagnostics, including biosensors, microfluidic-assiste... devices, nanorobotics, and nanocapsules.This book encompasses contributions from experts in the field, making it a valuable resource for researchers, academics, graduate students, industry professionals, and clinicians in microbiology, nanotechnology, and infectious diseases. It aids in early detection and identification of antimicrobial resistance, offering innovative solutions to combat this global challenge.

    • Applied Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2025
      • Saurabh Bhatia + 1 more
      • English
      Recently, molecular technologies have positively affected the field of applied microbiology, providing rapid quantitative as well as qualitative information on microorganisms present in a given sample. The development of microbiology-based inventions suggests a worthwhile but challenging prospect to create pharmaceutical products and harvest the superior potential therein. Some of the challenges while patenting the microorganisms can be overcome by updating aspirants related with ethical and regulatory issues, especially guidelines established in microbiology to explore its more clinical applications. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures includes diverse applications of microorganisms in 21st century like emerging infections and their futuristic impact over the society. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures carries outcomes of present research to reach those whose aspiration allows using this information and know-how in both the basic as the applied settings.

    • Leveraging Viruses for the Treatment of Viral Diseases and Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2025
      • Tibor Bakacs
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Leveraging Viruses for the Treatment of Viral Diseases and Cancer: Improving Host Fitness by Combinations of Virus and Host Genes gives a comprehensive overview on the impact of using naturally or intentionally attenuated viruses - which are apathogenic to people - to control viral diseases and cancer. It examines the potential of exploiting, developing, and using apathogenic viruses as therapeutic tools. Sections cover the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a post-Infection Plan B to combat SARS-CoV-2 infections as gaps in testing and vaccination create the perfect conditions for a new variant of concern to emerge.More generally, the book also provides specific examples of the use of apathogenic viruses to treat other infectious diseases. It discusses the process of manufacturing viral therapies and how infectious disease treatments can be repurposed to improve other therapies like for cancer. With contribution from an international group of contributors, Leveraging Viruses for the Treatment of Viral Diseases and Cancer is useful references for those engages in study and development of infectious diseases and ways to combat them.

    • Advances in Parasitology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 130
      • November 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 130 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

    • Microbial Electrochemical Systems for Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Research

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Maulin P. Shah
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbial Electrochemical Systems highlights major challenges in large scale operation and presents the future scope of these techniques to make treatment processes more sustainable as new hybrid technologies combining algae, bacteria, and chemical agents are being developed for sustainable wastewater treatment processes. This book delves into the latest advancements in Microbial Electrochemical Systems, emphasizing the major obstacles faced during large-scale operations and outlining the future potential of these techniques to enhance sustainability in treatment processes. As urbanization and intensive agriculture increase, the variety and concentration of contaminants in wastewater continue to grow. The book addresses these evolving challenges with innovative solutions.Moreover, the book emphasizes the limitations of conventional wastewater treatment methods, which often require longer processing times and higher energy input. By exploring the potential of Microbial Electrochemical Systems (MES), the book offers insights into a more sustainable approach to wastewater treatment. It also highlights the global significance of adopting these advanced technologies to cope with the rising levels of pollutants due to modern detergents, soaps, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. The comprehensive examination of MES in this book provides a clear understanding of how these systems can revolutionize wastewater management.

Related subjects

Bacteriology

General microbiology

Mycology

Parasitology

Virology