Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and Related Strategies

by James Versalovic, Michael Wilson Breaks new ground in explaining the breakthroughs possible with therapeutic microbiology. Explores the potential and actual uses of the many methods for altering the microbiotas of humans and animals: probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, bacteriophages, and replacement therapy. Describes the biological principles underlying the manipulation of the indigenous microbiota and the biology of the effector organisms that have been utilized for this purpose. Discusses the many microbes that can potentially be used therapeutically and prophylactically. Serves as a reference to medical, dental and veterinary practitioners with an interest in alternative approaches to the prevention and treatment of microbial diseases. Product Details ISBN-13: 9781555814038 Publisher: ASM Press Publication date: 7/1/2008 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 420