Approximately 7400 entries to world literature. Increasing number of references shows expansion of literature through appearance of new journals and greater accessibility of journals. Alphabetical arrangement by primary authors. Each entry gives bibliographical information. Most volumes cover specific time periods, i.e., pt. 1, v. 1, 1940-1951; v. 2, 1952-1959; v. 3, 1960-1965; v. 4, 1966-1969; v. 5, subject listings for 1940-1969; pt. 2, v. 1, 1970-1975; v. 2, subject headings for 1970-1975. Includes subject index outline and lists of primary and secondary publications.

Polymicrobial diseases, those involving more than one etiologic agent, are more common than is generally realized and include respiratory diseases, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, hepatitis, periodontal diseases, multiple sclerosis, genital infections, intra -- abdominal infections, and pertussis.

Anaerobic Infections in Humans focuses on the human diseases caused by anaerobic bacteria. This book acknowledges the depth and breadth of the role of anaerobes in diseases of humans, and provides comprehensive reviews by internationally recognized authorities on the various disease states. The book begins with the classification and taxonomy of anaerobes and the laboratory diagnosis and therapy of anaerobic infections in humans. Infection of different body parts are discussed separately in each chapter. The book also looks into the in vitro susceptibility data for anaerobic bacteria and the mechanisms of resistance and resistance transfer in anaerobic bacteria.