@article{724123, note = {Includes bibliographical references and index.}, author = {Donelli, Gianfranco,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/724123}, title = {Biofilm-based healthcare-associated infections., Volume I [electronic resource] /}, abstract = {The aim of this book is to provide readers with a wide overview of the main healthcare-associated infections caused by bacteria and fungi able to grow as biofilm. The recently acquired knowledge on the pivotal role played by biofilm-growing microorganisms in healthcare-related infections has given a new dynamic to detection, prevention and treatment of these infections in patients admitted to both acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Clinicians, hygienists and microbiologists will be updated by leading scientists on the state-of-art of biofilm-based infections and on the most in.}, recid = {724123}, pages = {1 online resource (xi, 185 pages) :}, }