"Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Biofilm Formation, Infections and Treatments" ed. by Theerthankar Das

This book covers a wide array of subjects relevant to bacterial biofilms specifically focusing on P. aeruginosa and associated infections. It provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of biofilm formation and associated detrimental impacts. The book also examines topics related to biosynthesis virulence factors by P. aeruginosa to facilitate biofilm formation, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and infections.

Emerging antibiotic resistance of bacteria is driving us to catastrophic failure of the healthcare system. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one such pathogen that is responsible for causing nosocomial infections, urinary tract infections, cystic fibrosis, otitis media, and infections of wounds and burns. P. aeruginosa is a critical pathogen as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its intrinsic and adaptive competence to defy antibiotics and persist as a superbug.

Contents
1. Introductory Chapter: Understanding Infections Caused by Opportunistic Bacterial Pathogens
2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Diseases, Biofilm and Antibiotic Resistance
3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a Cause of Nosocomial Infections
4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Lung Infection in Cystic Fibrosis: The Challenge of Persisters
5. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Secreted Biomolecules and Their Diverse Functions in Biofilm Formation and Virulence
6. Chemotherapy and Mechanisms of Action of Antimicrobial Agent


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