Quinolones constitute a large class of synthetic antimicrobial agents that arehighly effective in the treatment of many types of infectious diseasesparticularly... » 

Quinolones constitute a large class of synthetic antimicrobial agents that arehighly effective in the treatment of many types of infectious diseasesparticularly those caused by bacteria. New quinolones are continually beingdeveloped as bacterial species develop resistance to existing quinolones. Thisbook presents the most current information available in our continual struggleto conquer disease.Over time bacteria become resistant to medicines that are used to combat them.Because of this the medical world is always in search of new and improved waysto battle these diseasecausing bacteria. Quinolones are at the forefront ofthis research.Edited by one of the worlds foremost authorities on the subject the thirdedition of this highly successful title will serve as a valuable tool forprimary care physicians and researchers interested in a comprehensive uptodate reference on the chemistry mechanisms of action development ofresistance and clinical efficacy of both currently available and newerquinolone compounds under investigation. This is the eagerly anticipated fullyrevised edition of the standard reference in the field.Key Features Eagerly anticipated updated edition of noted title covering syntheticmicrobial agents that are useful against infectious disease particularly thosecaused by bacteria Edited by one of the foremost experts in the field of quinolone research andinfectious disease History of quinolones chemistry mechanisms of action pharmacology safetyaspects Role of quinolones in treating various types of infections includingrespiratory infections gastrointestinal infections urinary tractinfectionsprostatitis STDs and bacterial meningitis as well as their use inimmunocompromised patients «