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I am in need of a book on antimicrobials and resistance patterns in bacteria that is pertinent to the clinical microbiologist. Could you recommend a book please?
Here are some suggested references: Gilbert, DN, RC Moellering, and MA Sande (eds). 2006. The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc. Hyde Park, VT (www.Sanfordguide.com)--especially Table 4 pg 53-55 could be what you are looking for. CLSI Standards (www.clsi.org) Livermore, DM, TG Winstanley, and KP Shannon. 2001. Interpretive reading: recognizing the unusual and inferring resistance mechanisms from resistance phenotypes. J Antimicrob Chemother. 48:87-102. Livermore, DM. 1995. Beta-lactamases in laboratory and clinical resistance. Clin Microbiol Rev 8:557-584. Abramowicz, M (ed.) 2004. Choice of antibacterial drugs. The Medical Letter, Inc. New Rochelle, NY 2:13-26. Mascaretti, OA. 2003. Bacteria versus Antibacterial Agents. ASM Press, Washington DC. (www.asmpress.org) Also available from CDC: CD-rom modules on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (free)(www.phppo.cdc.gov/dls/master/default.asp) I hope this list will be helpful. Thanks for submitting your question. We hope that we were able to answer your question. Please visit us again at the American Society for Microbiology. DISCLAIMER Askit is for general information purposes only and may not be relied upon by users for decisions or action in specific circumstances. Neither ASM nor the expert assures the accuracy or completeness of information provided. Questions are answered based on current information, which may change over time. Please note the date that a question was answered. If an answer is more than one year old, you may want to resubmit the question for an updated answer. The advice and comments do not necessarily reflect the views of ASM. ASM and INDIVIDUAL experts expressly disclaim any and all liability for any direct, indirect, or special damages or loss of any nature incurred as a consequence of use of this site or any advice or comment by any expert. By using Askit, the user accepts the waiver of claims and all terms of use of ASM’s site, including the disclaimers set forth in the “Legal Rights” link on ASM’s home page.
 
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