Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth
Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth
Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth
Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
Liquid Chemicals: Alcohols, Aldehydes, & Biguanides
Liquid Chemicals: Halogens
Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents
Other Types of Liquid Chemicals
Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde
Review of Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth
Introduction to Antimicrobial Drugs
How Antimicrobial Drugs Work
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin
Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid
Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis
Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis
Competitive Inhibitors of Metabolic Pathways
Antimicrobial Resistance
Tests to Guide Antimicrobial Use