Gold and silver nanoparticles for diagnostics of infection
- Citation:
- Pedrosa, Pedro, and Pedro Viana Baptista. "Gold and silver nanoparticles for diagnostics of infection." In Nanotechnology in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases, edited by Mahendra Rai and Kateryna Kon, 1-18. Elsevier, 2015.
Abstract:
Nanotechnology in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases delivers comprehensive coverage of the application of nanotechnology to pressing problems in infectious disease.
This text equips readers with cutting-edge knowledge of promising developments and future prospects in nanotechnology, paying special attention to microbes that are now resistant to conventional antibiotics, a concerning problem in modern medicine.
Readers will find a thorough discussion of this new approach to infectious disease treatment, including the reasons nanotechnology presents a promising avenue for the diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of infectious diseases.
