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This book provides a comprehensive discussion on the current
information and evidence on the latest developments in the field of
drugs resistance. Drug resistance is the reduction in effectiveness
of a medication such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in
treating a disease or condition. This leads to negative outcomes at
great risk of public health; therefore, increasing efforts are
dedicated to the development of a new generation of medications
that will help deal with this phenomenon. Decades of technological
innovations in drug design have demonstrated the potential of
resistance. Enormous information on various aspects of antibiotics
resistance is available. However, literature on drug resistance
specifically related to infectious and non-infectious diseases is
rarely presented, particularly those focusing on the mechanisms,
biochemistry, kinetics, dynamics, and management of drug
resistance. Therefore, there is an immense need for a systematic
compilation on the available information about this issue. All the
chapters are logically selected and arranged to provide
state-of-the-art information about all aspects of drugs resistance.
After an introductory chapter, four chapters are dedicated to
infectious microbial diseases, whereas two other chapters are
complimenting this theme and focusing on drugs resistance in ear,
nose and throat, and skin diseases. The recent advances in the
understanding of drugs resistance in lung, neurological, kidney,
heart, and liver diseases are also covered. Biochemistry of drugs
resistance in cancer, HIV, ocular, reproductive, and diabetes
diseases is also discussed. Finally, a chapter dedicated to the
"management of drug resistance" has been included.
This book provides a comprehensive discussion on the current
information and evidence on the latest developments in the field of
drugs resistance. Drug resistance is the reduction in effectiveness
of a medication such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in
treating a disease or condition. This leads to negative outcomes at
great risk of public health; therefore, increasing efforts are
dedicated to the development of a new generation of medications
that will help deal with this phenomenon. Decades of technological
innovations in drug design have demonstrated the potential of
resistance. Enormous information on various aspects of antibiotics
resistance is available. However, literature on drug resistance
specifically related to infectious and non-infectious diseases is
rarely presented, particularly those focusing on the mechanisms,
biochemistry, kinetics, dynamics, and management of drug
resistance. Therefore, there is an immense need for a systematic
compilation on the available information about this issue. All the
chapters are logically selected and arranged to provide
state-of-the-art information about all aspects of drugs resistance.
After an introductory chapter, four chapters are dedicated to
infectious microbial diseases, whereas two other chapters are
complimenting this theme and focusing on drugs resistance in ear,
nose and throat, and skin diseases. The recent advances in the
understanding of drugs resistance in lung, neurological, kidney,
heart, and liver diseases are also covered. Biochemistry of drugs
resistance in cancer, HIV, ocular, reproductive, and diabetes
diseases is also discussed. Finally, a chapter dedicated to the
"management of drug resistance" has been included.
The paddy field is a unique agro-ecosystem and provides services
such as food, nutrient recycling and diverse habitats. However,
chemical contamination of paddy soils has degraded the quality of
this important ecosystem. This book provides an overview of our
current understanding of paddy soil pollution, addressing topics
such as the major types of pollutants in contaminated paddy soil
ecosystems; factors affecting the fate of pollutants in paddy soil;
biomonitoring approaches to assess the contaminated paddy soil; the
impact of chemicals on soil microbial diversity; and climate
change. It also covers arsenic and heavy metal pollution of paddy
soils and their impact on rice quality. Further, new emerging
contaminants such as antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes
(ARGs) in paddy soil and their impact on environmental health are
also discussed. The last chapters focus on the bioremediation
approaches for the management of paddy soils.
The paddy field is a unique agro-ecosystem and provides services
such as food, nutrient recycling and diverse habitats. However,
chemical contamination of paddy soils has degraded the quality of
this important ecosystem. This book provides an overview of our
current understanding of paddy soil pollution, addressing topics
such as the major types of pollutants in contaminated paddy soil
ecosystems; factors affecting the fate of pollutants in paddy soil;
biomonitoring approaches to assess the contaminated paddy soil; the
impact of chemicals on soil microbial diversity; and climate
change. It also covers arsenic and heavy metal pollution of paddy
soils and their impact on rice quality. Further, new emerging
contaminants such as antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes
(ARGs) in paddy soil and their impact on environmental health are
also discussed. The last chapters focus on the bioremediation
approaches for the management of paddy soils.
This book describes the vast variety of xenobiotics, such as
pesticides, antibiotics, antibiotic resistance genes, agrochemicals
and other pollutants, their interactions with the soil environment,
and the currently available strategies and techniques for soil
decontamination and bioremediation. Topics covered include:
transport mechanisms of pollutants along the Himalayas; use of
earthworms in biomonitoring; metagenomic strategies for assessing
contaminated sites; xenobiotics in the food chain; phyto-chemical
remediation; biodegradation by fungi; and the use of enzymes and
potential microbes in biotransformation. Accordingly, the book
offers a valuable guide for scientists in the fields of
environmental ecology, soil and food sciences, agriculture, and
applied microbiology.
This book summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding
antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes (ARGs) in the soil
environment. It covers a wide range of topics to help readers
understand antibiotics and ARGs in soils, the risks they pose for
the environment, and options for effective control. In addition, it
presents a range of essential tools and methodologies that can be
used to address antibiotics and ARGs in a consistent, efficient,
and cost-effective manner. Gathering contributions by international
experts, the book addresses both theoretical aspects and practical
applications.The topics discussed include antibiotics-producing
microorganisms; the routes of entry and fate of antibiotics and
resistance genes; biomonitoring approaches; dissemination of ARGs
in soils; risk assessment; the impact of antibiotics and ARGs on
the soil microbial community and other biota; bioremediation and
biodegradation approaches; and soil management strategies for
antibiotics and ARG-contaminated soils.As such, the book will be of
interest to students, researchers and scholars in environmental
science and engineering, toxicology, the medical and pharmaceutical
sciences, environmental biotechnology, soil sciences, microbial
ecology and plant biotechnology. Readers and Journals: 1. This new
volume on antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes (ARGs) in
the soil environment will be of interest to students, researchers
and scholars in environmental science and engineering, toxicology,
the medical and pharmaceutical sciences, environmental
biotechnology, soil sciences,microbial ecology and plant
biotechnology. 2. The book will provide government authorities all
over the world with effective strategies for the management of
antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes (ARG)- contaminated
soil. 3. Gathering contributions by international experts,the book
addresses both theoretical aspects and practical applications.
This book describes the vast variety of xenobiotics, such as
pesticides, antibiotics, antibiotic resistance genes, agrochemicals
and other pollutants, their interactions with the soil environment,
and the currently available strategies and techniques for soil
decontamination and bioremediation. Topics covered include:
transport mechanisms of pollutants along the Himalayas; use of
earthworms in biomonitoring; metagenomic strategies for assessing
contaminated sites; xenobiotics in the food chain; phyto-chemical
remediation; biodegradation by fungi; and the use of enzymes and
potential microbes in biotransformation. Accordingly, the book
offers a valuable guide for scientists in the fields of
environmental ecology, soil and food sciences, agriculture, and
applied microbiology.
This volume discusses hazardous environmental micropollutants,
their impacts on human health, and possible means to mitigate their
associated risks. The book features chapters that cover a variety
of topics related to environmental micropollutants, which include
dusts, infectious particles, heavy metals, organophosphates,
atmospheric toxic organic micropollutants, fungal spores,
pollutants from E-waste, antibiotic waste, and more. In addition
impacts on human health and the environment, economic issues are
addressed, with potential policy solutions offered. This work is
timely, as hazardous micropollutants in soil, water and air are
becoming more common, and this environmental contamination is
leading to increasing instances of suboptimal human health
outcomes. The book will be of interest to students and researchers
in environmental pollution and remediation technology,
microbiologists, and environmental regulators. Â
This book discusses the sources, human health hazards and risk
prevention strategies associated with aeolian dust particles (fine
and ultrafine) in the atmosphere. It covers the challenges of
accurately forecasting aeolian dust and the need to raise public
awareness on the warning signs and harmful impacts of airborne
dust. Also discussed is the presence of microorganisms, heavy
metals and other pollutants in dust which contributes to harmful
impacts on human health as well as management and
treatment options for the various health issues that can result
from exposure. The book is a useful resource for scientists,
engineers and policymakers interested in dust and health.
This volume discusses the need to adopt Climate-Resilient
Agriculture (CRA) practices to address the increasing global impact
that climate change has on agricultural productivity and
agriculture-dependent communities. This approach applies
technological, policy and economic measures to achieve sustainable
agricultural growth in the sectors of grain, fruit, vegetable,
fiber, feed, livestock, fisheries and forestry, with the ultimate
goal of adapting and building resilience to climate change. The
book also uses GIS, crop modeling and remote sensing techniques for
future climate resilience applications in agriculture, and covers
pest control measures that avoid the use of pesticides to boost
crop and livestock productivity for improved food security. The
book will be of interest to researchers and students in
environmental science, climate science, sustainability and
agriculture, as well as policy makers and environmental
organizations.
This volume discusses the growing issue of global environmental
microplastic pollution resulting from the industrial manufacturing
of everyday products. The book focuses on the emergence of
microplastic pollution, types, sources, fate, dynamic trends in the
environment, occurrence in different environmental settings,
toxicity, risk assessment, and prevention strategies. The authors
provide a detailed explanation and provision of the techniques used
for the detection, separation, and identification of microplastics
for use by industry workers and scientists, along with policy
recommendations for legislative bodies to reduce the spread and
impact of harmful microplastics. The book will be of use to
students, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and environmental
organizations.
Cost-Effective Technologies for Solid Waste and Wastewater
Treatment synthesizes methods, case studies, and analyses of
various state-of-the-art techniques for removing contaminants from
wastewater, solid waste, or sewage and converting or reusing the
waste with minimum impact on the environment. Focusing on
innovative treatment strategies, as well as recent modifications to
conventional processes, the book covers methods for a complex
variety of emerging pollutants, including organic matter,
chemicals, and micropollutants resulting from developmental and
industrial activities. Serving as a practical guide to
state-of-the-art methods, Cost-Effective Technologies for Solid
Waste and Wastewater Treatment also delivers offers foundational
information on the practical design of treatment and reuse systems
and explains the treatments in terms of scale, efficiency, and
effectiveness. It focuses on cost-effective technologies that are
particularly applicable to environmental clean-up, such as
bioaugmentation and biostimulation of plastics, activated carbon,
phytoremediation, crude oil pollution stress, adsorbents,
contaminants of emerging concern, anaerobic digestion, ISCO,
biosorption, bioremediation, radioactive contaminants, constructed
wetlands, nanoremediation, and rainwater. As such, it is a valuable
and practical resource for researchers, students, and managers in
the fields of environmental science and engineering, as well as
wastewater management, chemical engineering, and biotechnology.
Biological Approaches to Controlling Pollutants, the latest release
in the Advances in Pollution Research series, is a comprehensive
guide on the most up-to-date biological methods for remediation of
pollutants across a variety of industries, with consideration for
the advantages, disadvantages and applications of each method.
Considering the increasing levels of pollution and contaminated
sites worldwide from high population growths and industrial
expansion, the most recent advances in biological remediation
techniques is an important field of study and one in which
researchers need the most cutting-edge methodologies. This book is
a necessary read for environmental scientists, along with
postgraduates, academics and researchers working in the area of
environmental pollution. It will also be of interest to
environmental engineers and any other practitioners who need to
evaluate the latest advances in biotechnological control of
pollutants.
Electronic and electric waste (e-waste), defined as end-of-life
electronic products, including computers, television sets, mobile
phones, transformers, capacitors, wires and cables, are a major
global environmental concern. The crude recycling of e-waste
releases persistent toxic substances, such as heavy metals,
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), polychlorinated
dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs),
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), and the environmental pollution and health risks
caused by the improper disposal of e-waste has become an urgent
issue. This book offers an overview of e-waste history, sources,
and entry routes in soil, air, water and sediment. It also
addresses e-waste transport and fate, bioavailability and
biomonitoring, e-waste risk assessment, impacts on the environment
and public health. In addition, it discusses the impact of e-waste
on soil microbial community diversity, structure and function and
reviews the treatment and management strategies, such as
bioremediation and phytoremediation, as well as policies and future
challenges. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for
students, researchers and scholars in the field of electronics
manufacturing, environmental science and engineering, toxicology,
environmental biotechnology, soil sciences and microbial ecology,
as well as and plant biotechnology.
This book highlights treatment strategies for bacterial biofilms in
connection with a variety of human diseases. In particular, it
reviews bacterial biofilm formation and its mechanism. Topics
covered include biofilms in human health, the role of biofilms in
mediating human diseases, and methods for testing bacterial
biofilms. Further sections concentrate on biofilm-mediated diseases
in different parts of the human gastrointestinal tract, while
therapeutic strategies for biofilm control and natural agents that
disrupt bacterial biofilms are also covered. Readers will also find
the latest advances in probiotics and biofilms, as well as the use
of probiotics to counteract biofilm-associated infections. Biofilms
and antimicrobial resistance are discussed. Subsequent chapters
address the management of inflammatory bowel disease via probiotics
biofilms, as well as the role of probiotics bacteria in the
treatment of human diseases associated with bacterial biofilms. The
book is chiefly intended for clinicians/scientists in the fields of
medical microbiology, applied microbiology, biochemistry, and
biotechnology.
Electronic and electric waste (e-waste), defined as end-of-life
electronic products, including computers, television sets, mobile
phones, transformers, capacitors, wires and cables, are a major
global environmental concern. The crude recycling of e-waste
releases persistent toxic substances, such as heavy metals,
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), polychlorinated
dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs),
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), and the environmental pollution and health risks
caused by the improper disposal of e-waste has become an urgent
issue. This book offers an overview of e-waste history, sources,
and entry routes in soil, air, water and sediment. It also
addresses e-waste transport and fate, bioavailability and
biomonitoring, e-waste risk assessment, impacts on the environment
and public health. In addition, it discusses the impact of e-waste
on soil microbial community diversity, structure and function and
reviews the treatment and management strategies, such as
bioremediation and phytoremediation, as well as policies and future
challenges. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for
students, researchers and scholars in the field of electronics
manufacturing, environmental science and engineering, toxicology,
environmental biotechnology, soil sciences and microbial ecology,
as well as and plant biotechnology.
Environmental Micropollutants, the latest volume in the Advances in
Environmental Pollution Research series, presents the latest
research on various environmental micropollutants, as well as their
impacts on health and the economy, also addressing the best
possible solutions to address the risks presented by these
pollutants. The book covers solutions for dusts, infectious
particles, heavy metals, organophosphates, atmospheric toxic
organic micropollutants, fungal spores, pollutants from E-waste,
and antibiotics threats, providing researchers working in
environmental science and management with key knowledge to address
this increasingly important concern. These types of micropollutants
can be present in water, air and soil and can harm health even in
low quantities, hence this book covers the challenges these
pollutants pose to the environment and human health, presenting
practical solutions.
Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (AMR) in the
Environment summarizes and updates information on antibiotic
producing organisms and their resistance and entry routes in soil,
air, water and sediment. As antibiotic use continues to rise in
healthcare, their fate, bioavailability and biomonitoring, and
impacts on environment and public health are becoming increasingly
important. The book addresses the impact of antibiotics and AMR to
environment and public health and risk assessment. Moreover, it
focused on the metagenomics and molecular techniques for the
detection of antibiotics and antimicrobial genes. Lastly, it
introduces management strategies, such as treatment technologies
for managing antibiotics and AMR/ARGs-impacted environment, and
bioremediation approaches.
This volume discusses hazardous environmental micropollutants,
their impacts on human health, and possible means to mitigate their
associated risks. The book features chapters that cover a variety
of topics related to environmental micropollutants, which include
dusts, infectious particles, heavy metals, organophosphates,
atmospheric toxic organic micropollutants, fungal spores,
pollutants from E-waste, antibiotic waste, and more. In addition
impacts on human health and the environment, economic issues are
addressed, with potential policy solutions offered. This work is
timely, as hazardous micropollutants in soil, water and air are
becoming more common, and this environmental contamination is
leading to increasing instances of suboptimal human health
outcomes. The book will be of interest to students and researchers
in environmental pollution and remediation technology,
microbiologists, and environmental regulators.
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