Book review: Disinfection, sterilization and preservation (5th ed) by Publisers: Lippioncott Willams and Wilkins, Philadelphia 2001, Editors: Seymour S. Block

Abstract

This is a comprehensive reference text combining the knowledge and experience of 124 renowned international authors. The book, consisting of 1500 pages divided into seven sections and 75 chapters, is an excellent resource suitable for sterilising practitioners, infection control practitioners, microbiologists, epidemiologists, pharmacists, health care professionals working in both acute and community settings, and also for personnel involved in the manufacturing of sterile goods and equipment. There are also chapters of interest to veterinarians and dentists on sterilisation, disinfection and asepsis.