The Role of Bacteria in Urology [electronic resource] / edited by Dirk Lange, Ben Chew.

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Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016Edition: 1st ed. 2016Description: IX, 102 p. 7 illus., 4 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9783319177328

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:

618.2 23

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RG499.2-991
RG600-650

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Contents:

1. Bacteria in the Genitourinary Tract -- 2. Overview of Urinary Tract Infections -- 3. Pathogenic Mechanisms of Uropathogens -- 4. Urosepsis- Pathogenesis and Treatment -- 5. Struvite Stone Formation by Ureolytic Biofilm Infections -- 6. The Management of Infection Stones -- 7. The Use of Bacteria to Treat Recurrent Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Disease -- 8. Role of Oxalobacter Formigenes Colonization in Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Disease -- 9. BCG for the Treatment of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

In: Springer eBooksSummary: This useful book addresses the pathogenic, therapeutic and preventative roles of bacteria in urology. The authors look at the basic mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis that lead to disease, as well as the non-pathogenic mechanisms that contribute to the prevention and treatment of patients. The guidelines from the major international associations are also covered, including the recommended antibiotic treatments for urinary tract infections. The Role of Bacteria in Urology brings together basic science and clinical views in one book to give scientists and clinicians an even field that may raise ideas for future collaborative research.

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This useful book addresses the pathogenic, therapeutic and preventative roles of bacteria in urology. The authors look at the basic mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis that lead to disease, as well as the non-pathogenic mechanisms that contribute to the prevention and treatment of patients. The guidelines from the major international associations are also covered, including the recommended antibiotic treatments for urinary tract infections. The Role of Bacteria in Urology brings together basic science and clinical views in one book to give scientists and clinicians an even field that may raise ideas for future collaborative research.