Antibiotic Resistance: Mechanisms and New Antimicrobial Approaches discusses up-to-date knowledge in mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and all recent advances

This book presents a thorough and authoritative overview of the multifaceted field of antibiotic science – offering guidance to translate research into tools

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